Thigh lift surgery
During thigh lift surgery, the thighs are restructured by decreasing excess skin and removing excess fat, which leads to smoother skin, also giving the thighs and lower body a contour better proportioned. If your fitness and weight management efforts haven't achieved your goals for a firmer body, more youthful appearance, and balance more commensurate with your overall body appearance, a surgical thigh lift could also be the right measure for you.
How to know if you are an ideal candidate for thigh lift plastic surgery
Thigh lift will improve your appearance and your self-confidence, however, it will not essentially change your appearance to match your idyllic, or cause others to treat you differently. Before opting for surgery, think carefully about your expectations and consult your doctor about it.
Ideal candidates for thigh lift surgery are people with sagging skin on their thighs. You must be in good health, both physically and psychologically, and have realistic expectations. Thigh lift has been found to improve your contour.
How to prepare for your thigh lift
During your first consultation, the doctor will assess your state of health and carefully examine your complexion. Your doctor should justify all of the different body contouring methods that will be acceptable and deliberate which choices or combination of procedures will work for you.
Be candid when discussing your expectations with your doctor. The doctor must be just as sincere with you, explain the process very well and enlighten you on its risks and limitations. Your doctor should further substantiate the anesthesia used, the type of facility in which the surgery will be performed, and the fees involved.
During the consultation, be sure to tell your doctor about any massive weight loss or gain you've had before. You should also tell your doctor if you smoke and if you are taking any medications, vitamins, or alternative medications.
Ask your doctor any questions you may have, especially those related to your expectations and concerns about the results.
The details of the thigh lift procedure
The thigh lift procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. It requires an incision in the groin area that sometimes extends around the back of the thigh, depending on the results desired by the patient. These incisions are positioned so that they can be concealed even by swimsuits. An inner (medial) thigh lift may require an incision only in the groin area, and it is suitable for patients with a reasonable amount of skin and fat in the inner thigh area. An outer (lateral) thigh lift includes an incision extending from the groin and can often lift the buttocks with the thigh.
Once the incision is created, the surgeon can tighten the tissues in the area to form a smoother, more toned outline. The incisions are sealed with sutures, and you will also be asked to put on a compression garment to reduce swelling and stimulate a proper healing process.
Recovery after thigh lift
Healing could be a regular process. Your doctor may most likely tell you to start walking as soon as possible (to help prevent blood clots from forming in your legs), but to avoid other vigorous activity for 2-4 weeks. The stitches come off in 5-10 days or dissolve, and you should be back to work within 7-10 days, or at most 2 weeks after surgery. The time at which you resume your activities depends on the level of your procedure, your state of health and the recommendations of the doctor.
Although most swelling and discoloration may disappear after a month or two, some swelling may persist for 6 months and longer. Your doctor may schedule follow-up visits to monitor your development and determine if further procedures are needed.
If you experience any unusual symptoms between visits, such as severe blood loss or increased pain, or if you have any questions about what you can and cannot do, do not hesitate to consult your doctor. .
Thigh lift results
The results of a thigh lift procedure are beautiful, tightened, lifted and smooth contours for the thighs. Extra feeling of confidence