This celebrity-influenced procedure, the thigh lift, is very popular. An expert tells you more about it.
A thigh lift, also known as a thigh lift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to tighten and improve the appearance of your thighs due to excess skin on them that may be the result of aging, pregnancy or significant weight loss. Women look to stars like Bella Hadid and Jennifer Lopez as inspiration for these procedures.
An ideal candidate for the procedure is one whose thighs may appear dimpled due to sagging skin or have a flabby appearance. Those considering thigh lift surgery should know that it is not a means of weight loss surgery. It is a procedure for those who are close to their ideal weight but unhappy with the appearance of their thighs.
The goal of the procedure is to lift and shape the thighs so that they look slim and in proportion to the rest of your body.
A combination of a thigh lift technique and liposuction can be performed to give the thighs a smoother and toned appearance.
Types of Thigh Lifts
There are three types of breast augmentation: internal, medial and bilateral:
An inner thigh lift targets the skin at the bottom of the inner thigh.
A medial thigh lift targets the skin and fat in the upper part of the inner thigh.
A bilateral thigh lift focuses on the skin on the front and outer thigh.
The process
Thighoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia or epidural. Depending on the type of thigh lift and the area being treated, the incision pattern will vary. The most common thigh lift technique begins with an incision in the groin. In all cases, the skin and/or fat is removed. the underlying tissue is reshaped and tightened, and the remaining skin is lifted, smoothed, and sutured in place at the incision site. The surgery usually takes two to three hours.
Recovery
Post-operatively there will be bruising, swelling and pain in the area. You will need to wear compression garments to minimize swelling and promote healing. You may have drains installed to collect excess liquid as well. Surgical stitches are usually removed within two weeks. Pain medications and anti-inflammatory medications are usually prescribed during the postoperative period. You will likely be able to return to work within seven to 10 days and resume physical activity after four to six weeks. While scars do exist, they are mostly hidden in the natural folds of your body and will fade over time.
Risks
All surgical procedures involve some degree of uncertainty and risk. Hundreds of thigh lifts are successfully performed each year. When done by a skilled plastic surgeon who has been properly trained, the results are positive.
Results
The results of your thigh lift will be visible immediately, but full results are generally only seen after a few months when the swelling has gone down.
– The author is a plastic surgeon.
Denial of responsibility: Always check with a professional before proceeding with this procedure.
