• Thigh and Buttock Lift
• Ideal Thigh and Buttock Lift Candidates
• Your Personal Consultation
• The Thigh and Buttock Lift Procedure
• Recovery
• Thigh and Buttock Lift Results

A thigh lift predominantly reduces loose skin around the thigh with emphasis on tightening the inner thigh. Occasionally the incision is extended to also lift the posterior buttock area. Newer techniques concentrate on tightening the deep tissues, which gives a nicer result and reduces downward migration of the inner thigh incision.

Thigh lift surgery is best suited to people who are in relatively good shape but have loose thigh skin and/or a significant amount of fat on their thighs that won't respond to dieting or exercise.

You may be a good candidate for thigh lift surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Excess or loose, sagging thigh skin especially after weight loss
• Thigh muscles that have been weakened by pregnancy or aging.
• Excess fat that is concentrated beneath the thigh skin.
• If you plan to become pregnant or to lose a significant amount of weight, you should discuss these plans with your surgeon.

A personal consultation is the first step. Dr. Pearl will assess your physical and emotional health and discuss your specific cosmetic goals for surgery.

You should arrive at the consultation prepared to provide complete information about:

• Previous surgeries
• Past and present medical conditions
• Treatments you have received
• Medications that you are taking, including nutritional supplements and herbal remedies

Tumescent Liposuction is usually performed through small inguinal incisions prior to making the inner thigh incisions. Additional suctioning is performed after the inner thigh skin and subcutaneous tissue is separated from the underlying muscle. A generous crescent of skin and deep tissue is then removed followed by repair of the deep tissue to the tough ligamentous structures of the inner thigh. The skin is then trimmed followed by meticulous closure. Occasionally, drains are placed to prevent buildup of fluid in the thigh area. Sterile dressings, frequently with an elastic pressure garment, complete the procedure.

You will leave the office with a light dressing. Occasionally drains are used to minimize fluid collection in the tissues. If a significant amount of liposuction is done at the time of your thigh lift you may go home with a girdle-like pressure garment in place. I will see you in the office one or two days after surgery. Although walking will be possible in the first day or two after surgery, sitting is not encouraged, because it places increased tension on the incisions. You will gradually increase your activity level.

By shortening incisions, deep tissue tightening and combining liposuction to the thigh and buttock lift procedure; long-term results can be excellent. Scar revisions are occasionally desired to obtain the best result.

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