THIGH PLASTICS

Thigh plastics are an aesthetic thigh adjustment procedure, during which the removal of excess skin and fat layer creates a firmer, more youthful and beautiful shape of the thighs. Plastic surgery of the inner thighs is usually corrected and sagged during thigh plastic surgery. Thigh plastics are usually relevant after losing a lot of weight or during the aging process, during which excess skin and / or fat layer, cellulite is formed. In such cases, it is usually not possible to improve the situation by non-invasive means - sports, healthy eating.

Thigh plastic surgery is often performed in conjunction with liposuction - in cases where there is a greater excess of fat.

Before your surgery

The patient's expectations are discussed during the consultation.

You should tell your doctor before the operation if you have arterial hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, allergies, blood clotting disorders or other chronic diseases, you smoke, you are taking medicines or food supplements, slimming medicines.

We suggest you visit our preoperative memo page for more information.

The course of the operation

General anesthesia is applied during the operation, the duration of the operation is about 2 hours.

The length and location of the incision made during the operation depends on the desired result: if a small correction is made, then small incisions are made on the inside of the thighs; if a large excess of skin and fat is removed, the incision is made along the entire length of the thigh.

After the incision, if necessary, liposuction can be performed (liposuction), excess skin can be removed, and the thigh muscles can be strengthened.

Postoperative period

Patients are discharged home the day after surgery. It is recommended to return to work after 2-3 weeks, when more movement is already allowed.

After thigh surgery, the movement is slightly more restricted so that the thigh tissues are not stretched and they can heal properly. On the first day after surgery, you should lie down and try to walk as little as possible. Afterwards, walking is allowed, trying not to make landings, without lifting hard, without climbing stairs.

In the first weeks, it is normal to feel pain, tenderness, swelling in the thigh area - these sensations usually go away in a few weeks. After the operation, you need to wear special compression clothing for about a month, and it is recommended to start exercising 6-8 weeks later.

Cuts should be protected from the sun for at least half a year.

Operational risk

The risk of complications is extremely low, but there may be an adverse reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, hematoma (blood clot in or between tissues), seroma (subcutaneous fluid build-up), wound infection or leg vein thromboembolism (blockage of blood vessels). necrosis), pronounced scars, asymmetry, contour irregularities. All of these complications are usually avoided by following the surgeon's recommendations after surgery.

The risks associated with nasal plastic surgery are increased by smoking, obesity, chronic cardiovascular disease, diabetes, endocrine system diseases, and some other chronic diseases.

Results

The results may not be visible immediately after the operation due to bruising and swelling, but after a few weeks - the first results will be visible. It takes 6 to 12 months for the thighs to fully heal. It is important to know that maintaining a stable weight, sports, and a healthy diet are critical to maintaining long-term thigh plastic results.

Prices

Thigh lift: EUR 3000 - 3500

You will find out the exact cost of the operation during the consultation, when the surgeon will assess the complexity of the operation.

Do you have any questions?

Contact with me one of the following ways:

+370 685 03095  

kestutis@maslauskas.com