To lift thy thighs

• Monday October 23, 2006 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery Procedures

  Thigh lift is a cosmetic enhancement procedure performed to remove excess, sagging skin and fat in the thigh area, to include portions of the buttock area.  

  To improve the thigh's overall appearance, liposuction is often performed along with the thigh lift.  Individuals who complain of excessive skin after a significant weight loss often seek thigh lift to tauten the affected area.        

  The procedure, which can last up to four hours, consists of incisions made on the upper and inner region of the thigh -- hidden in the groin crease, where excess fat and skin is removed.  The incisions can extend from the groin around the back.  However, plastic surgeons have devised newer procedures for inner thigh lifts.

  After the surgery, a "tight" feeling in the thighs is expected coupled with minor bruising and swelling, which are common.  Numbness may last several weeks, even months.
   
  Most thigh lift procedures are done on an outpatient basis.  However, there are cases where a patient may spend his or her first night after the surgery in an overnight care facility.

  Complications are rare and limited to minor infection, bleeding, fluid collection, and open wounds.

  The incision will take one year to fully heal, but suture marks are well hidden by bathing suits, and should eventually fade with time.  Only after two weeks can a patient resume to his or her full activity including driving.  Exercise is likewise prohibited for four weeks after the surgery.   

  Results are lifelong especially when combined with proper diet and guided exercise.  From time to time, a plastic surgeon may require touch-up procedures.  

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