Thigh lift

Plastic ans esthetic surgeon in Tunisia

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A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. It may be indicated in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight or in those that have lose skin elasticity with time and now have a sagging appearance to the inner thigh region. Thighs that have significant fatty deposits may require liposuction to better contour the area. This can be done in a staged manner and sometimes at the same time.
Techniques for thigh lift surgery
There are two primary types of thigh lifts. A medial thigh lift is commonly used to tighten the skin and remove excess fat from the inner thigh region. The incision is made it the inner crease of the leg and hides well. However, the risks with this procedure are greater and can include infection, scar widening or migration, sensory alteration and possible distortion of the labia in women. On larger legs or those with more significant skin excess, a vertical incision thigh lift, along the medial thigh, may be an option to perform the thigh lift procedure.

Recovery following Thigh Lift surgery
Temporary changes in the sensation of the thigh skin are normal after surgery,We will discuss with you what you can expect as far as skin shrinkage and pigmentation changes. This will depend on your skin tone and quality as well as your preoperative proportions.

Some bruising is normal after surgery. This usually goes away in the first few weeks. Your incisions will be noticeable immediately following surgery but they will gradually fade and flatten for up to a year after surgery. You will also have some puckering around the incision after surgery. This will smooth out over a month or two. If your skin has lots of stretch marks or is extremely thin, this is a sign of poor skin elasticity. Patients with poor skin elasticity may be more prone to widening of the scar after surgery. Your skin will also be firm and numb at the outset. It will soften and normal sensation will return gradually.