Thigh Lift

Extended Thigh Lift and What to Expect from the Procedure

People who have excess fat and saggy skin on their thighs opt for a thigh lift. The deformity of the thigh can be on the inner side or the outer side. The procedure your surgeon picks for you depends on your particular case. A thigh lift, also called thighplasty, is also performed in combination with other procedures such as tummy tuck or lower body lift to transform your body completely. One of the many methods of thigh lift surgery is the extended thigh lift.

What Is Extended Thigh Lift?

An extended thigh lift is also called vertical thigh lift. The word “vertical” here defines the type of incision that your surgeon will make during the procedure to remove excess fat and skin. If you have loose skin on your thigh in a circumference, you are a suitable candidate for an extended thigh lift. The vertical incision in this procedure starts at the groin area of the patient and extends to the knees. The surgeon makes an incision on the inner side of the thigh. However, the incision is easily visible after the procedure when you are wearing clothes that show your thighs such as skirts and bikinis.

Surgeons will pick this procedure often for patients who have lost a lot of weight recently. Sometimes the procedure is also combined with a spiral thigh lift to bring the thigh back into its firm shape.

How Is the Surgery Done?

A surgeon can choose to perform the surgery at a hospital or their facility if it has the right equipment. Most surgeons use general anesthesia while performing this surgery. In most cases, the procedure takes less than 3 hours. You might receive permanent stitches after this procedure due to the nature of the incision. However, since the surgery involves cutting through multiple layers, the top layers can be closed with dissolving stitches i.e. stitches that will dissolve and disappear naturally with time.

Recovery after the Surgery

Postoperative thigh drains are necessary to make the recovery process faster, which also helps you keep away from any complications that may arise after the procedure. The patient may have to wear a compression garment for a month after the procedure. If needed, they have to wear it for nearly two months. You will also have to take medications for pain relief. Your surgeon might also prescribe some medicines for preventing nausea and other infections. Do not take any medicines on your own as your doctor will prescribe all the needed medicines on their own.

Should You Go for Thigh Lift?

Only you can answer this question the best. The most important things to consider are the costs of the procedure and picking the right surgeon. Pick a certified doctor and an accredited facility. Know the costs of different types of procedures and consult with your surgeon to find out any other options. The reputation and portfolio of your surgeon might take the costs higher but will also ensure a safe and complication-free surgery.

What Is the Complete Procedure to Get an Inner Thigh Lift

Modern technology allows plastic surgery for almost any part of the body. Of course, people want these surgeries because they have certain issues that cannot be solved otherwise. Plastic surgery is a great way for people to look great, have a boosted self-image and confidence. One of the many plastic surgery procedures that you can have performed is the inner thigh lift.

What Is Inner Thigh Lift?

Inner thigh lift, as the name clarifies, is a procedure performed to improve the shape and appearance of your inner thighs. The procedure is also called thighplasty and is a great option for those who want their thighs to look firm and young. In the procedure, the surgeon removes the excess fat from the upper part of your inner thigh if that’s causing your thighs to look fat and unshaply.

They will remove excess skin if your skin is saggy around this region. People who often opt for inner thigh lift are ones that have lost a lot of weight. The procedure is also sought by senior citizens.

What to Expect before Thigh Lift

First of all, your surgeon will examine you to know that you are the perfect candidate for the procedure. You should not have any serious medical condition that could interrupt the healing process after the surgery. It is best to be a non-smoker. To be an ideal candidate, you also need to be ready mentally i.e. you should be expecting good and positive results rather than having a negative frame of mind.  If you have excess fat causing your thighs to look unsightly, liposuction will be performed. The thigh lift and liposuction can be used in combination by your surgeon if your skin is not healthy enough to become firm on its own after the procedure.

What to Expect During the Thigh Lift Surgery

In most cases the surgeons will administer general anesthesia for this procedure. Surgery can be performed by the medical professional at their clinic or the hospital. It will take around 2 to 3 hours for the procedure to complete. Since it is an outpatient surgery you will be asked to go home right after the surgery has been performed.

The incision for the surgery will be made at the point where your thigh and groin area meet. Your surgeon will remove excess fat and skin, and reconstruct the area so it gets back into good shape. The scars will be under beneath your underwear.

What to Expect After the Surgery

The discomfort level in this type of surgery is moderate and prescription pain medication will keep you happy and comfortable. The discomfort can last for 3 days for up to a week. You will notice swelling at its high after three days and your knees might also swell up. In case of liposuction, you might see bruises for up to 10 days. You will visit the office to have your bandages removed within 2 or 3 days. It is best that you avoid driving for at least one and half weeks. Postpone your exercises for a month and In 6 months you will see the most noticeable difference that your thigh lift has achieved.

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