Many women are concerned about laxity and looseness of the upper thigh area. This can be a result of significant weight loss or simply loss of skin elasticity over time. Also the quality of the skin can change due to collagen damage from sun exposure.
The thigh lift procedure is designed to remove excess skin, achieving attractive looking upper legs. Many patients state that they would not wear shorts or a bathing suite because of the loose skin on the upper legs. After the thighplasty procedure they have renewed confidence in their appearance and begin wearing clothing they previously avoided.
There are different types of thigh lifting procedures. For those that complain of the excess skin on the outer thighs, a lateral thigh lift procedure targets that area. This procedure is designed to tighten skin on the front and the sides of the leg. The incision is made at the top of the leg. The plastic suegeon will discuss the location of the incision in detail with you at the consultation. He will demonstrate how removing the excess skin will achieve a tighter, more youthful looking leg contour.
An inner thigh lift (medial thigh lift) reduces skin laxity and removes excess skin at the upper area of the inner thigh. For the medial thigh lift the incision is made in the groin and extends back toward the crease of the buttock. The excess skin is removed resulting in improved shape and firmness to the inner thigh.
The process begins with a comprehensive personal evaluation and discussion with a plastic surgeon. At the time of your consultation he or she will listen to your concerns and provide you with options to achieve your goals.
About two weeks prior to surgery, you will meet with your pre-operative patient coordinator. He or she will review all of your pre-operative instructions with you and make sure that you complete all the necessary lab tests and health screenings. If you are a smoker, you will be advised to quit smoking at least four weeks prior to surgery and not to resume for at least four weeks post-operatively. Additionally, there are certain medications, herbs and potions that you will be asked to cease taking for two weeks prior to surgery and up until two weeks post-surgery. This appointment will also be a time for you to ask any final questions, so that you are ready for surgery and have an optimal recovery period.
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