What is a thigh lift?
Ageing or slimming can cause the skin on the inner and outer sides of the upper legs to sag. In addition, for those who have lost a lot of weight, it can also result in excess skin. Sometimes this causes folds of skin that make it difficult to walk. An operation to remove the excess skin is often the only solution, sometimes in combination with liposuction. The doctor will look together with you in front of a mirror and explain what you can expect after such a procedure. The quality of your skin will not change after this procedure, but your contour lines will.
*The doctor will determine if the treatment is necessary for medical reasons. * This treatment falls within the tax-exempt medical care as stated in article. 11-1-g Tax Law, 1968.
What are the advantages of a thigh lift?
- Beautiful contours
- Less discomfort when walking
- Excess skin no longer gets in the way
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When am I a suitable candidate for a thigh lift?
You are a good candidate when you have excess skin around the thighs, and you have not been able to get rid of it, or with great difficulty, through dieting or doing sports. This treatment is also suitable for those who have lost a lot of weight or have had one or multiple pregnancies, or even for those whose skin has lost its elasticity, due to old age.
How is a thigh lift done?
The surgeon will carefully draw out how much skin should be removed. The surgeon makes an incision in the fold of the groin, separates the skin from the underlying fat and muscle layers and removes the excess skin. Whilst this is being done, any excess fat will regularly be sucked away. This treatment will leave you with quite a large scar, but the surgeon will do his utmost best to make sure that the scar stays in the skin fold. On average, this is a two-hour treatment and is performed using a general anaesthetic.
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Consultation
During your first consultation, we will discuss what this procedure entails. We will also discuss what bothers you the most about your thighs and what you would like to do about this. In addition, you will be informed about the various methods and operating techniques that can be used. We will find out which method or technique best meets your needs and inform you about what you can expect in terms of end results, the possible risks and the necessary aftercare. You will always receive honest advice and be informed clearly about the treatment and what needs to be done in the period afterwards.
During your first consultation, the plastic surgeon will also check to see if you are a suitable candidate for a thigh lift. The surgeon will ask you questions regarding your health, medical history and any possible medication you may be using. Should you use blood thinners, then you should stop using them at least one week before the treatment.
Should you wish to discuss your medication, please let us know. We will then arrange a (telephone) consultation with the anaesthetist.
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