The skin on the inner thighs is very sensitive to changes in weight, and the underlying fat is somewhat sensitive to dieting.sagging thigh skin associated with excess fat can cause aesthetic and even functional discomfort, with discomfort when walking, irritation, friction and maceration. If there is excess fat on the inner thigh and the skin is of good quality, liposuction may suffice. However, if the skin is of poor quality, only a thigh lift can restore tension.
Principles of cosmetic thigh surgery:
A thigh lift, or lift of the inner thigh, involves re-tensioning the loose skin of the thighs. Liposuction is frequently associated with thigh lifts to achieve maximum refinement of the thighs.
Two techniques:
Moderate form: Horizontal scarring
To treat minor skin laxity, a thigh lift can be performed through a horizontal incision. This technique is mainly used to treat excess fatty skin in the upper third of the thigh.
Large shape: horizontal and longitudinal scarring
For a major thigh lift, the incision is made along the entire length of the thigh. This technique truly restores the harmonious shape of the thighs, but at the cost of significant scarring. Liposuction of the inner thigh and knees is systematic with this type of technique.
Anaesthesia :
Thigh lift surgery requires general anesthesia
Duration of intervention :
Thigh lift surgery takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours.
Operative sequences :
- A one-day hospital stay is required.
- No post-operative drainage
- Girdle to be worn for 1 month.
- No sporting activity for 1 to 2 months.
- No exposure of scars to the sun for 1 year (sunblock or bikini line)
- After a brachial lift, it is advisable to maintain a stable weight to ensure lasting results.
