| Bariatric Surgery.info Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) Plastic Surgery |
Excisional thigh lipectomy to reduce excess
fat & skin on thighs |
Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)The plastic surgery operation known as thigh lift, thighplasty or excisional thigh lipectomy, is a procedure which addresses a range of problems in the inner thighs, such as: excess fat deposits, loose skin, weak muscles and stretch marks. Who is Thigh Lift For?Thigh lift is a common plastic surgery operation for the removal of loose skin after massive weight loss following successful bariatric surgery. Thighplasty may be performed on its own or in combination with a buttock lift (back lipectomy or flankplasty). It may also form part of a body lift - a more complex plastic surgery procedure which combines tummy tuck, thigh, and buttock lift. Thigh lifts may combine surgical excision with lipoplasty. Thigh Lift - Basic Surgical MethodThigh lift is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient. The procedure lasts 1-3 hours. Before the operation, the surgeon plans the operation by marking where the skin-incisions are to be made for optimum body contouring effect. During the thigh lift procedure itself, an incision is made in the groin crease at the junction of the thigh and groin to access the excess tissue and skin. Closure of the skin is important to the success of the operation in order to forestall scar migration downwards and distortion of the vulva. During an outer thigh and buttock lift the surgical incision is made from hip to hip across the top of the buttocks. The scars for both thigh lift and buttock lift are covered by normal underwear or bathing suit. Recovery After ThighplastyAll stitches or sutures dissolve. Thigh lift patients typically return to sedentary work within one to two weeks, and may slowly resume exercise (or more strenuous work) in 4-6 weeks. Bariatric Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss |