The shape and tone of the legs play an important role in the grace and harmony of the male body. An important factor to take into consideration is undoubtedly the tone of the tissues, especially that of the inner thigh, which tends to be relaxed and flaccid. A strong diet and rapid weight loss can cause even in young men (18 – 20 years), relaxation and flaccidity of the skin of the thighs, creating deformities and discomfort in everyday life, such as redness and burning in the rubbing areas. Over time, in some cases, this can be accompanied by infections and skin lesions reported in this area of the thigh, difficult to treat with drugs and antibiotics. Fat deposits and excess skin on the inner thigh often cannot be eliminated with diet and all this constitutes a permanent problem for men. This imperfection is not always linked only to rapid weight loss, but is a consequence of the loss of tone and elasticity that affects people with a normal body weight because the force of gravity and the passing of time leave their mark on each of us. The purpose of the thigh lift is to firm and reshape especially the inner part. This procedure is often accompanied by liposculpture for an even more pleasant result.
What should we know about the procedure?
- Before the procedure, pre-operative tests are performed (blood count and blood group, coagulation tests, biochemical, viral, pregnancy and urine tests, visit with the cardiologist and ECG, visit with the anesthetist, etc.).
Starmed applies totally intravenous general anesthesia, which keeps blood pressure low, reduces the risk of bleeding and hematomas, minimizes the risk of nausea and vomiting and, for this type of surgery, is safer and more comfortable for the patient, as well as allowing the surgeon to work in optimal conditions.
The average duration is about 2 – 4 hours.
Depending on the needs, drains are applied that must be kept for 1 – 2 days.
One or two nights of hospitalization in the clinic.
Mild – moderate and normally tolerable pain.
Hematomas and edema on the inside of the thighs that gradually disappear within 15 – 20 days.
A scar in the groin area of about 15 – 20 cm and another vertical one on the inside of the thigh of about 20 – 30 cm in length, which are usually thin and faded.
Rapid recovery period, with gradual improvement in the appearance of the thighs, the result is considered definitive 4 – 6 months after the operation.
Post-operative advice:
- Use of oral antibiotics, usually up to 5 days after surgery.
Removal of drains 24 – 48 hours after surgery (in those cases where they are placed).
Wound dressings every 3 – 4 days with the clinic staff.
Removal of stitches 10 – 15 days after surgery (in those cases where they are not absorbable).
Avoid forced movements and weight lifting for two weeks to one month after surgery.
Do not drive for the first 1 – 2 weeks after surgery.
Wear the appropriate band for 1 month.
Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Personal hygiene is very important after this surgery.
Gradual resumption of physical activity at least 2 months after surgery, according to the advice of Starmed staff.
Post-operative check-ups with Starmed staff according to our clinical protocols.