The vast majority of our patients are very satisfied with the improvement they achieve both cosmetically and functionally, but it is important to have realistic expectations. Being overweight rarely gives a fully satisfactory result. It is not possible to perform a thigh plastic surgery without leaving a scar. The scars are often red and hard at first, but with time they fade and soften. Parts of the scar may vary in width. Sometimes there are small “donkey ears” at the ends of the scar. The more loose skin that is removed, the greater this problem. These usually disappear on their own within a year, but can possibly be removed later with a small adjustment.
In rare cases, the scars become wide and clearly visible. It is not always so easy to predict how the scars will turn out. You can get some idea by studying any previous surgical scars on your body. Much depends on whether our advice is followed and on the individual’s natural ability to create scars. The vast majority of our patients do not feel that the scars represent any problem. On a rare occasion, it may be necessary to carry out a scar correction, but there is no guarantee that the scar’s appearance will improve. The liposuction (liposculpture) can also rarely leave irregularities, which can be corrected. Such small adjustments are offered in cases where it is believed that the result will certainly improve.