A thigh lift plastic surgery is designed to improve contours and definition of your thighs.
It works by eliminating saggy skin and excess fat from this body area.
If you have developed saddlebags because of aging, gravity or major weight loss, you may consider thigh lift surgery.
The result are nicely contoured thighs but also a scar on the inside or ouside of the thigh.
There are different types of thigh lift.
You may be a good candidate for thigh lift surgery if you are generally fit and healthy. Also, you should be close to your ideal weight. If you have recently lost a lot of weight and you have excess saggy skin on your legs, you could greatly benefit from this procedure.
A thigh lift surgery can be an effective solution for you if you develop irritation in your legs because of skin friction and if you want to reduce stretch marks.
On the other hand, if you suffer from high blood pressure, or blood illnesses or you are prone to developing abnormal scars, you may not be a good candidate for this plastic surgery.
Thigh lift is an effective surgical procedure which can significantly improve the appearance of the thighs. It makes them appear smoother, tighter and better contoured.
It generally lasts about 2 hours or longer, depending on the extent of your case.
General anesthesia is typically used.
Since thigh lift is an invasive surgery, it carries certain risks, including:
The results of thigh lift surgery are long-lasting. To maintain the results, you need to keep a steady weight and adapt healthy lifestyle habits.
The price of thigh lift depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She may require blood tests to determine if you are physically fit for the surgery.
Also, Dr. Spica will advise you to stop smoking and taking certain vitamins and supplements.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
Before the day of your surgery, you will be given some important instructions, including:
On the day of your thigh lift you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia. Dr. Spica will see you before the surgery to cover the details of the surgery again, to check the consent forms and to mark your surgical sites.
Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incisions and reshapes your thighs according to your treatment plan.
After the surgery, Dr. Spica will inform your friends or family that the procedure is finished.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Thigh lift is not painful during the procedure. After the surgery, you may experience moderate discomfort.
The recovery generally lasts for about 10 days.
During this period, you should rest your legs as much as possible. You will also need to wear compression garment for about 6 weeks.
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after several weeks.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica.
Inform Dr. Spica immediately if you notice abnormal leg swelling and pain, or you develop a fever.
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