What is a thigh lift (Thighplasty)?
Thigh Lift Surgery Thailand
The thighs can lose their original shape and accumulate fat due to aging. The skin on the inner and outer thighs can also begin to sag or appear flabby. Sometimes patients are left with excess loose skin on the thighs due to significant weight loss. Although exercise helps to improve the condition of the muscles, it cannot make the skin more elastic. Stubborn fat deposits often don’t respond to exercise either. A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to refine the thighs by removing excess skin and fatty tissue from the upper legs. The result is a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing contour for the lower body, more prominent muscle tone, smoother skin and a more youthful thigh shape.
Common misconceptions about thighlift
Many people misunderstand the purpose of liposuction. As much as the procedure involves the removal of fat from various parts of the body, liposuction alone is not a remedy for overweight patients. It is more about reducing stubborn, unwanted fat that has been stored in specific parts of the body.
Thigh lift procedure
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Inner thigh lift
The most popular type of thigh lift involves incisions at the thigh and groin junction extending to the buttock crease. After placing the incision, the surgeon will remove excess fat and skin from the inner thigh region. The process may also utilise liposuction for more effective results.
The area between the groin and knee is then reshaped, and the procedure is repeated on the other thigh. The result is a smooth and aesthetically pleasing inner thigh contour. Scars will be completely hidden under clothing.
How to prepare
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Eat a healthy, well balanced diet for at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Do not wear unnecessary jewellery or perfume on the day of the surgery and do not use a moisturiser.
It is essential to quit smoking at least several weeks before the surgery because smoking can slow down the effects of anesthesia and delay the healing process.
You should avoid taking aspirin or any medication containing aspirin, any anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements for two weeks before surgery.
You will be asked not to consume any food or drink for 6 hours before the surgery.
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After the surgery, patients normally spend one night at the hospital and then rest at the hotel for the first 3-4 days.
Your assistant will take care of the dressing, bandages, and binders around the waist and abdominal region to provide sustenance and support and reduce discomfort.
Take care of the thin, small tube placed under the skin to drain fluid or blood that may ooze out.
Take the prescribed pain medications and antibiotics on time.
Avoid strenuous exercise, bending, and heavy lifting, as well as putting unnecessary pressure on the wound for the first six weeks.
Your surgeon will tell you how soon you can return to your routine activities.