If you've lost a lot of weight - or wish to improve your body's shape and contour -- you might consider plastic surgery to "lift" your arms, thighs, and/or buttocks.
In fact, some people who request liposuction are actually better candidates for thigh lifts or buttock lifts, because of their age and genetic makeup. If liposuction alone is performed, the excess skin would hang and look unattractive - and would require a lift.
Each procedure involves removing excess skin, reshaping the area, and leaving only an inconspicuous scar. Each is a major surgical procedure, requiring extensive recovery -- but the results typically are dramatic. And, while the results are considered permanent, diet and exercise are necessary to maintain them. In some cases, a touch-up procedure may be necessary.
The Thigh Lift
The thighs may show the aging process even more than the face does. If diet, exercise, and liposuction cannot improve the inner thighs - because of weak, jiggly skin - another option is a thigh lift.
During the procedure, an incision is made on the upper and inner region of the thigh, and excess fat and skin are removed. Liposuction is often performed before, after, or during the thigh lift procedure. The procedure lasts up to four hours and you would be required to stay in the hospital for 02 days under observation.
Temporary Side Effects of the Thigh Lift Surgery?
Bruising, swelling, numbness will occur after surgery, but they will disappear within several weeks to months.
Most patients are back to their activities in about two to three weeks, and back to full activity in four to six weeks. The incision will take one year to fully heal; time and scar-healing products can prompt the scar to fade.