Post-operative : Medial thigh lift
When you get home
You can expect to have some pain in the thighs and groin area.
To help you rest comfortably, follow these instructions:
- Take extra-strength tylenol every 4 hours
- Take an anti-nausea medication such as Gravol 30 minutes before taking your prescribed pain medication
- Take your pain medication as prescribed
- Take your antibiotics as prescribed
- Avoid walking or spreading your legs
- Wear your surgical garment
Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Pain that is not controlled by the pain medication
- Numbness in your feet
- A fever of greater than 38.5
- Severe nausea or vomiting
- Hallucinations or incoherent behaviour
- Pain or swelling of one calf
- Excessive bleeding through your dressing
The first day following surgery
- Your pain will start to dissipate after 48 hours
- Avoid staying in bed all day, but rest
- Avoid strenuous activities or walking too much
Follow up and healing time
- Your thighs will not be fully healed for 4-8 weeks
- Exercise is not permitted until 4 weeks after surgery
- You should be resting for at least 1 week after surgery and gradually regain daily activities after that with the exception of strenuous leg activities or exercise
- You will have an appointment to see Dr. Gdalevitch 1-2 weeks after surgery, then at 1 month and at 2 months.
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