Thigh Lift
[Thighplasty]
Thigh lift surgery reduces the excess skin and fat in the thigh and knee area. Both men and women who have excess loose skin on their thighs may be candidates for this body contouring procedure. Women more commonly request this surgery then men, as the thighs tend to be a popular spot of the body for fat to accumulate on the women's bodies. Many people who have lost massive amounts of weight due to bariatric surgery may also benefit from this procedure. The skin that was stretched due to weight gain very often loses its elasticity and therefore does not bounce back after the weight loss. A thigh lift helps get rid of this excessive skin and tissue in this area.
There are several types of
thigh lift, each of which differs according to the incision.
An inner thigh lift involves
incisions along the groin fold. This is the most popular type of thigh lift.
This type of incision is best for those who have a moderate amount of skin and
fat to be removed.
A vertical thigh lift involves
a vertical incision that starts at the groin crease and extends to the inner
knee. This scar is visible when the inner thighs are showing. This type of
thigh lift is performed on patients with more significant loose skin.
The length of the surgery and your hospital stay varies based on which type of thigh lift is chosen.
