THIGH LIFT​

General Description of Thigh Lift:

The thigh lift, or cruroplasty, is the effective treatment for excess skin on the thighs. Liposuction alone, even when performed by a competent plastic surgeon, does not affect the skin, which is actually tightened by this procedure.

  • Outpatient surgery possible
  • Several types of scars possible
  • Can be combined with other silhouette surgeries (arm lift, breast augmentation, etc.)

Inside the upper thigh, the skin is very thin and its elasticity is fragile.

During aging or weight variations, this skin is quickly affected, distended and degraded (stretch marks, hollows, bumps, etc.). The demand for treatment of this degraded skin is very high because this damage is psychologically very difficult to cope with.

Associated with this damaged skin, we often find excess fat mass located in the upper thigh which can hinder walking due to friction.

These are excess fats that often persist even with exercise or diet.

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After 4 weeks, the first signs of results begin to emerge. The edema gradually diminishes and it usually takes 3 to 6 months for the skin to completely retract around the new contours. To obtain a definitive result, particularly in the case of true liposculpture, it is realistic to allow around 6 months.

The stages of liposuction interventions

  • This silhouette surgery requires two pre-operative consultations with a plastic surgeon.
  • Before-and-after photographs of the liposuction area will be taken.
  • A support garment for the treated area will be recommended.
    Pre-operative instructions include:
    • Stop any anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment 15 days before the procedure.
    • Stop taking birth control pills one month before surgery to reduce the risk of venous thrombosis.

The choice of anesthesia is determined by the area to be treated and the amount of fat to be aspirated, which may be local anesthesia, local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. The amount of fat removed is adjusted according to the elasticity of the skin to obtain an optimal result. The duration of the procedure can vary from 20 minutes to 3 hours, on average between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the areas to be treated and the quantity of fat to be eliminated. At the end of the procedure, a compressive garment such as a panty or a girdle is applied to reduce edema and promote skin remodeling.

  • The recovery period following liposuction depends on the amount of fat removed.

  • Hospitalization can be outpatient or overnight, depending on needs.

  • After the procedure, bruising and edema form in the treated areas.

  • The pain, often similar to aches, varies but can usually be controlled with painkillers.

  • A return to normal activities can be considered between 2 and 10 days after surgery.

  • Bruising usually disappears within 10 to 20 days. Wearing a compression garment is recommended for 3 to 6 weeks.

  • Resumption of sporting activities is generally authorized after 3 weeks.

  • Consultations usually at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after the intervention.

In Practice

  • Procedure

    Aims to remove excess skin from the inner surface of the thighs, to reduce the underlying fatty infiltration, and to properly suspend the skin in depth (to the underlying aponeurotic plane).

  • Anesthesie

    General

  • Operating time

    2 hours

  • Length of hospitalization

    3 nights

  • Length of overall stay

    10 days

  • Convalescence

    15 days