Thigh lift. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Thigh skin tightening corrects the figure and is necessary after rapid weight loss. It is also recommended for those who have unsuccessfully struggled with excess weight through diets or exercise. This procedure will maintain the toned contour of your thighs, restore their elasticity and firmness.
A thigh lift will help eliminate:
- flabbiness and sagging skin;
- cellulite crust;
- excess weight.
There are the following types of lifting:
- medial or internal;
- lateral or external.
Often, lifting the inner thigh or its outer part requires the use of concomitant corrective procedures. These may be:
- abdominoplasty;
- buttock or abdominal lift;
- liposuction.
Procedure
Preparation
Inner and outer thigh lift requires the following preparatory procedures:
- preliminary medical examination of the thigh area;
- taking anamnesis and choosing the type of lift.
The doctor also studies the patient's history of weight gain and loss, his predisposition to hereditary and other diseases. The patient is required to take a blood test and ECG. In some cases, metabolic diagnostics are necessary.
The type of lift is chosen by the doctor depending on the results of the examination and tests of the patient.
Thigh lift procedure
The process of medial lift includes the following stages:
- incision in the groin area to remove excess fat or skin;
- correction of the thighs.
Stages of lateral thigh lift:
- correction of the outer thighs in combination with buttock lift;
- removal of excess tissue.
In both cases, the lift is performed under anesthesia. The average duration of such an operation is 4-5 hours.
Rehabilitation period
After the facelift, the doctor prescribes bed rest for 1-2 days. This will allow the sutures not to come apart, and the body to accept the changes. In the incision sites, dressings must be changed, and compression underwear must be worn for about a month.
To relieve postoperative swelling and bruising, the doctor prescribes special decongestants, medications, and lotions.
After a thigh lift, the patient must follow all the doctor's instructions and recommendations.
Complications
The following complications may occur after the procedure:
- risk of suture divergence with excessive activity;
- infection of incision sites with non-sterile dressing changes;
- active accumulation of fluid in tissues;
- the process of subcutaneous fat death (fat cell necrosis);
- changes in skin sensitivity (numbness);
- severe pain at the incision sites, presence of scars.
Serious complications during the procedure can only occur if the operation is performed by an unqualified specialist.
Indications
Thigh lift is necessary for people who are overweight, as well as for those who want to have a beautiful figure.
Contraindications
The procedure is prohibited when the patient has serious problems with:
- cardiovascular system or thyroid diseases;
- internal organs, in particular the presence of cancer, colds and viral diseases;
- blood, veins and blood vessels vessels.
Doctors do not recommend thigh lift for pregnant women and nursing mothers. It is also contraindicated for heavy smokers.
Prices and clinics
The procedure is performed only by a plastic surgeon in specialized plastic surgery clinics. The clinics must have the necessary and modern equipment that allows the operation to be performed without risk and complications for the patient's health and life. The price of a thigh lift depends on the reputation of the clinic, the professionalism of the staff and the health of the patient. You can see the list of clinics and the rating of specialists on the medical portal .
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