Loss of elasticity of the skin with advancing age, loss of skin tension with excessive weight gain and loss, thinning of the subcutaneous adipose tissue cause the skin of the legs to sag down, especially in the inner part of the thigh. Usually, clumps occur towards the middle of the thigh and sometimes towards the knee.
With the thigh lift operation, the excess skin and fat on the upper and inner sides of the legs are removed. In thin patients with very little skin abundance, the excess skin is removed to leave a horizontal scar on the inner side of the groin and sutured by stretching. It is applied together with the liposuction method in patients with excess skin and lubrication.
Thigh lift surgery is an operation that is suitable for anyone with moderate and advanced laxity, abundance and excess skin in the leg skin.
In the group of patients treated for obesity, as the weight is lost and the fat tissue decreases, the thigh diameter also decreases.
Factors to consider before thigh lift surgery
Some painkillers should be discontinued according to the doctor's control. Blood thinning herbal teas should not be taken until one week before the operation. If there are pills that are used continuously for health reasons, these should be reported to the physician.
•You can start walking after 1 week, but it is necessary to avoid heavy sports or physical activities for 4 weeks.
•It is recommended to stay away from smoking in order to accelerate the recovery period.
Healing Process
Intense pain is not felt after the surgery. You may have mild pain that can be controlled with painkillers. You can stand up on the same day and it is enough to stay in the hospital for 1 night. Following the surgery 2 . or you can take a bath on the 3rd day. After the thigh lift operation, slight bruising and swelling may be seen on the inner face of the leg. It is expected to pass completely after about a few weeks. You can return to work life about one week after the operation.
What Are the Risks Related to Thigh Lift Surgery?
After all surgical operations, although very rarely, risks such as bleeding and delayed healing may occur. Thanks to the developing medical techniques, possible risks in thigh lift surgery have been minimized.