Once your surgery has been completed, and you are released to go home, it is important to follow the care procedures that your surgeon gives to you. You may have drains installed to allow excess fluid to be released from the body and eliminate excessive swelling. It will be important to note the amount of fluid that is coming out of the drains so that your surgeon knows when it is appropriate to remove them.
For the first 48 hours following your surgery, you should not shower and make sure to keep the incision sites clean and sterile to avoid infection. Around 7-10 days following your surgery, you should be able to return to work, and after 4-6 weeks, you can resume physical activity at your surgeon’s discretion.
Thighplasty surgeries do typically leave scars, but your surgeon is careful to try to hide these as much as possible in your body’s natural creases. By following proper aftercare procedures and ensuring that you do not let the incisions get infected, you can further reduce scarring.