The thigh lift and buttock lift procedures remove excess skin to create firmer and smoother looking skin in these areas. These procedures are ideal for people who have lost a lot of weight and as a result have unwanted skin. It is also good for people who have lost the elasticity in their skin and have due to the natural ageing process and have sagging skin.
A thigh and buttock lift can improve skin contours, reduce dimples and reduce the appearance of cellulite creating a youthful appearance and making the thigh and buttocks look more attractive.
Both the thigh and buttock lift procedures are performed under a general anaesthetic and can take between 2 and 3 hours to perform.
The incision is a horizontal incision in the natural crease line of the buttocks. Excess skin is then removed and the tissue can moulded into a more compact shape to create a firmer more uplifted appearance. The incision is closed usually any stitches used are dissolvable. After the procedure you may not be comfortable sitting in a 90 degrees position as it caused pressure on the incision so you are recommended to sit in a sloped or slanted position around 60 degrees for more comfort.
This procedure usually requires an overnight stay in hospital. The area will be swollen for the first couple of weeks and compression garment will need to be worn to help this for two weeks day and night. This will assist the natural shrinking and tightening of the skin. Personal hygiene is extremely important for this procedure.
An oval shape incision is made in the crease of the groin. The length depends on the severity of loose skin but it will be in a well concealed area usually along the pant or knicker line. Excess skin is pulled up like a stocking and removed and the incision is closed up usually using removable stitches which will be removed after seven to ten days. Sometimes liposuction can be incorporated to the procedure to achieve the best result.
This procedure usually requires an overnight stay in hospital. This is a particularly gratifying procedure for women who feel self-conscious wearing shorts or short skirts in the summer. People who have had liposuction in the thigh area can also have loose skin do to fat being removed and can often benefit from a thigh lift. The area will be bruised and swollen for the first couple of weeks and compression garment will need to be worn for two weeks day and night. This will help with the natural shrinking and tightening of the skin.
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