THIGH LIPECTOMY SURGERY
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A Thigh Lift is a surgical procedure that addresses excess skin laxity, typically after patients have lost a considerable amount of weight. These patients are often left with loose and excessive skin folds along the upper inner thigh. At other times, patients simply have a large amount of loose skin that has lost its elasticity over time.
During surgery, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed, leaving a scar that hides along the fold where the groin and thigh meet. Often, there is an additional scar that runs down the inner aspect of the thigh to the knee.
There are various types of thigh lift procedures that Dr Dona performs, categorised by the specific areas of the thighs that require contouring and the amount of tissue removal necessary to achieve the desired results.
If you’ve lost a considerable amount of weight or have excessive loose skin that’s lost elasticity, you may be wondering which type of thigh lift is for you. The descriptions of the four types of Thigh Lifts below may help you understand these procedures a little better before your Initial Consultation.
The Mini Thigh Lift is appropriate for patients with less pronounced excess skin and fat, primarily in the upper inner thigh. A crescent-like segment of excess skin and fat is removed from the upper inner thigh. This results in a single scar within the groin crease (and often extending to the lower buttock at the top of the back of the thighs) where the inner thigh meets the groin. The Mini Lift is ideal for individuals who are close to their ideal weight and have a more localised area of concern.
If an individual has significant excess skin extending down the inner aspect of the site towards the knee, then a more extensive Thigh Lift procedure is required. A Medial Thigh Lift would typically combine a crescent-shaped scar in the groin (Mini Thigh Lift scar) with a vertical scar extending from the groin to the knee. This procedure can significantly enhance the comfort and mobility of patients who have lost a considerable amount of weight.
Also known as a Lateral or Bilateral Thigh Lift, the Outer Thigh Lift aims to correct loose skin and excess fat on the outer thighs. It may also address the buttocks area. Incisions for the outer thigh lift a more extensive than those of an Inner Thigh Lift. They typically run from the groin around the hip. This surgical approach is often part of a Body Lift and is chosen by patients who have experienced significant weight loss and have excess skin hanging from the outer thighs and buttocks.
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Your Thigh Lift procedure is performed in a private hospital under general anaesthesia. Depending on the procedure, your surgery may take between four and six hours.
About Your Post-operative Plan...
Before your procedure, you’ll be given a detailed post-operative plan. This involves multiple weekly in-clinic post-operative care visits with our nursing team that continue for several weeks. This plan enables our nursing team and Dr Dona to monitor your progress, initiate post-operative treatments and wound care, and ensure you achieve all the necessary recovery milestones.
Your Initial Consultation with Dr Dona is your chance to discuss any concerns you have about your thighs and to ask any questions. During this time, Dr Dona will also ask you various questions, including details of your medical history, previous surgeries and current medications. He’ll then conduct a physical examination of your body to determine whether surgery is the right option for you.
If Dr Dona deems you a suitable candidate for Thigh Lift surgery, he’ll then carefully create a surgical plan specifically suited to your goals. As an experienced specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Dona always aims to create a surgical plan that is both tailored to your personal preferences while aligning with your physical attributes.
Dr Dona will then clearly communicate the details of the surgery, your recovery process and outline all potential risks and complications related to the procedure. Rest assured, Dr Dona is very approachable and will take the time to ensure that you’re fully informed about the procedure and feel comfortable making any decisions.
We’ll then take photos of you for our medical records.
At the end of your consultation, one of our friendly surgical team members will take the time to discuss the costs and all logistics related to your potential surgery dates with you.
NB: Before your surgery date, you’ll visit Dr Dona a second time to review your surgical plan. During this consultation, you’ll also be given time to ask any more questions you have. Additionally, our friendly team, including our senior nurses, are always available to answer any questions you may have before your procedure.
You’ll be fitted in a compression garment on each leg immediately after your surgery. Compression garments/tights play a vital role in controlling swelling and helping with the healing process. You must wear these compression garments for at least six weeks. You can expect your legs to be very swollen initially; however, most of this will disappear over the first few weeks. You may also notice that the amount of swelling differs from one side to the other. Some people may benefit from wearing a compression tights for many months after surgery to control residual swelling.
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