A thigh lift (thigh surgery) can reduce excess skin and fat in the thigh and knee area. As a result of the slim and redefined thigh it will look great on skinny jeans, mini skirts and swimsuits.
The new trend of thigh lift surgery today aims to create thighs that are proportional to the hips, buttocks and legs. Ideally, the torso and outer thighs should form an hourglass silhouette with a smooth outward curve to the outer thighs. From the back, the hip should stand apart from the hip with a well-defined crease, and there should be a diamond shape area between the inner thighs and hips. From the front, the thighs should look smooth and showcase the underlying muscles. Inner thighs should be firm and straight.
Both men and women with saggy, saggy, dimpled loose tissue and skin on their thighs may be candidates for this procedure. Many people who lose a lot of weight can also benefit from thigh lifts to get rid of excess fat and loose skin in that area.
Different Types of Thigh Lifts
There are various types of thigh lift procedures based on incision patterns.
The most popular type of thigh lift is the medial thigh lift, which involves incisions in the groin fold. It is best for people with moderate skin and fat in this area. An inner thigh lift basically tightens the skin and tissue in those inner thighs.
A vertical thigh muscle consists of a vertical incision that starts at the inguinal crease and extends to the inner knee. The scar can be seen when the inner thighs are exposed, such as when wearing a swimsuit or miniskirt. During a vertical thigh lift, a wedge of skin and soft tissue is removed from the inner thigh. Patients with more pronounced fat and loose skin may require a vertical thigh surgery.
The outer thigh lift requires an incision that extends from the groin around the hip. A newer procedure called spiral thigh surgery targets the front, back, inner and outer thighs. The incision is below the hip fold and continues along the inguinal crease where the thigh and groin area meet. This plastic surgery procedure is ideal for people who have lost weight.
Combination Hip Lift Surgery
Sometimes, several types of thigh lifts are performed at the same time. Which thigh lift or thigh lift combinations are right for you depends on a number of factors; removal of oil and skin, quality of skin and areas that need to be treated. It can also be performed in conjunction with other procedures such as thigh lifts, lower body lifts, and liposuction.
Thigh Lift Procedure
The main steps of thigh lift treatment are similar. Your surgeon will choose general or twilight anesthesia (which will calm you down but leave you unconscious). Next, he will make the recommended incision. Whether or not the skin is cut or lifted depends on the type of incision and the amount of fat and skin that needs to be removed, reshaped, and/or tightened.
Your surgeon will likely use deep, bracing sutures that help create and support the new contours of the thigh as part of the surgery. It will also close the incisions with stitches.
The length of surgery and hospital stay will vary depending on which type of thigh lift is chosen and whether it is done with liposuction or as part of a lower body lift.
Thigh Lift Recovery and Results
After a thigh lift, there will be bruising, swelling, and soreness, but some results will appear immediately, such as thinner, smoother, tighter contours.
Bruising and swelling can be minimized if you take certain supplements before surgery, such as arnica. To improve outcomes and minimize risks, we should seek a consultation before surgery if you take medication or have other health problems.
You will feel some discomfort and tension for the first 48 to 72 hours after surgery, but you should start to feel normal after the third day. Prescription pain relievers can help relieve this pain.
It may take three to five weeks for the swelling in your lower body and upper thighs to subside.
After surgery, you will be equipped with a compression garment to protect the incisions and allow the skin to contract and tighten. Drainage tubes are placed to reduce swelling and get rid of excess fluid. These tubes can be safely removed when the output of drainage fluid is low, about 2 to 3 days.
For the first week after your thigh lift, we will instruct you to bend your legs slightly at your hips. This will minimize tension on your incision line, reduce pain, and result in a thinner, less visible scar during the initial healing process.
You should use gauze on the incisions to keep them dry. You can take a shower about three days after the surgery. Your surgeon will probably want to follow up with you for about a week after the procedure.
Start walking as soon as possible after the thigh lift, even if you feel uncomfortable. Early ambulation will reduce the risk of developing a potentially fatal blood clot in your leg.
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