judy

I have a medical condition called 'hidradenitis suppurativa' which basically is a skin disease that affects areas with apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles in areas like the groin, butt, and underarms. It usually is found in women more often than men.

Four months ago I had a thigh lift to treat this. The surgeon removed sweat glands and lymph nodes (as well as the surrounding skin) from the inner thigh. The incision was from the hair down there to the crease in the butt. The operation went well and my recovery wasn't too unbearable. The scars are healing well so far.

The biggest thing I can warn you about is to make sure your plastic surgeon reattaches the muscles properly to the bone. Also make sure you buy one of those inflateable donuts to sit on because you will need it. It will be a bit embaressing to use in public but you will be thankful you did.

I wish you the best with yours!