The thigh lift – for legs in top shape
Beautiful and slim legs, which are particularly effective in short skirts or summer shorts, are the dream of many women and men. You may have already taken the first step towards slimmer legs through diet and exercise, but cellulite or sagging tissue still disrupts the ideal aesthetic image.
During a thigh lift, your trusted surgeon removes excess skin and subcutaneous fat. To do this, he either performs the so-called T-incision on the inside of the thigh. This allows a large portion of skin to be removed. Or he cuts in a C-shape from the groin to the buttock fold and removes the skin there. This method is suitable for less excess skin and the scars can be better concealed later.
Common side effects of a thigh lift include bleeding, swelling, bruising and infection. The more serious complications that require corrective surgery include impaired wound healing, which can lead to fluid accumulation in the wound cavity. Because these follow-up treatments are not included in the price of your original surgery, you should take out insurance for the thigh lift procedure. With beautyprotect you are protected from follow-up costs and do not expose yourself to any financial risk.
Advice on preparing for the thigh lift
For your procedure, you should be in a healthy state and, if possible, have completed weight loss. To prepare for your thigh lift, please note the following tips:
- Two weeks before the thigh lift, stop taking anticoagulant or blood-thinning medications. If taking them is medically necessary for you, you should discuss this with your doctor.
- Do not drink alcohol and avoid nicotine for two weeks before and after the operation to ensure good wound healing.
- To ensure that you tolerate the procedure including anesthesia well, you should not eat anything between six and eight hours before the thigh lift.
- Do not use oily products for showering or bathing shortly before the procedure and avoid body lotions.
- If necessary, shave the areas that will be operated on later.
- Take time off for a two-week recovery period after surgery.