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Thigh Lift
What
is thigh lift (thighplasty) surgery?
Thigh lift,
also known as medial thigh lift or
thighplasty, is a procedure to remove
excess loose and sagging skin and fat
from the upper portion of the inner
thighs.
Mostly after bariatric or weight
loss surgery, but also with advancing
age, in some people there may be a large
amount of excess skin and fatty tissue
hanging from the upper thighs, resulting
in an unsightly as well as uncomfortable
appearance. This loose skin and fat is
beyond natural tightening and cannot be
improved with conventional measures such
as exercise and dieting alone.
Thigh
lift surgery is often sought by
individuals with this loose skin and
fatty tissue at the upper thighs. Using
the latest advances in thighplasty
surgery techniques, Manhattan Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Kaufman
can make your thighs appear more trim,
toned, and firm.
Am I a
good candidate for Thigh lift surgery?
The best
candidates for thighplasty surgery are
individuals in good physical condition,
who have this loose, redundant, and
inelastic skin following massive weight
loss due to either conservative measures
such as diet and exercise or from more
drastic measures such as bariatric or
anti-obesity surgery. The majority of
thigh lift patients are those
individuals who have stabilized their
weight loss after losing massive amounts
of weight.
Older women are good
candidates as well, as the excess
tissues of the upper thigh can be
disruptive to daily life and even
debilitating. In certain conditions, the
upper thigh region can be managed with
liposuction alone and not a formal thigh
lift surgery. Dr. Kaufman will consult
with you on whether thigh lift surgery
is right for you.
THE
THIGH LIFT SURGERY PROCEDURE
Initial Consultation Prior to Thigh Lift
Surgery. At your
initial consultation, Dr. Kaufman and
you will carefully discuss your
aesthetic concerns with regard to your
thighs, and define a tailored plan to
improve their appearance. Your goals and
expectations will be carefully
considered and clarified.
Your medical
and surgical history will be reviewed in
detail, and a physical examination will
be conducted. Depending on your
aesthetic concerns and anatomy,
liposuction, not a thigh lift, or
perhaps a combination of both may be
best suited. Dr. Kaufman will advise you
which type of upper thigh contouring
surgery technique is best for you.
What
Type of Anesthesia do you need for thigh
lift surgery? Thigh lift
surgery is an ambulatory surgery
procedure that is usually performed
under general anesthesia. The procedure
can be performed in a hospital or an
ambulatory surgery facility, and may or
may not require an overnight stay. Dr.
Kaufman will consult with you and
recommend the location of your total
body lift surgery, and along with our
Board-certified anesthesiologists will
help you make the decision of which type
of anesthesia is best for you.
How
does Dr. Kaufman do a thigh lift? There are
several different techniques for
performing thighplasty. If the primary
problem is excess fat with the overlying
skin being relatively elastic and toned,
the upper thigh can be treated with just
liposuction. If a minimum or only a
moderate amount of excess thigh skin is
present along with the excess fat, then
liposuction or a combination of
liposuction and removal of the loose
skin is warranted.
For situations where
more significant amounts of excess thigh
skin exist, the incision is placed along
the inner aspect of the thigh and
extended under the groin and buttock to
minimize visibility. Although there are
several different techniques for thighplasty surgery, the incision for
removal and tightening of the skin, and
thus the scar, is usually hidden in the
inner upper thigh, and eventually fades.
The resultant tightening of the thigh
skin removes the dimpled, cellulite look
of the thighs, and enables you to show
off your slim thighs in short shorts or
even a dress or skirt. After careful
consultation, Dr. Kaufman will help you
decide on the best technique to optimize
your results. |
