Plastic leg lift. How is the tightening of the inner and outer surface of the thigh. Methods for fixing the edges of the skin

Flabbiness of the skin on the thighs does not adorn anyone. Therefore, women (and sometimes men) are actively struggling with the “orange peel”, go in for sports, attend various salon procedures. In the most serious cases, it is possible to perform a surgical tightening of the skin in the thigh area. That's all about it and let's talk.

Origins of the problem

Even in utero, a large number of cells are laid in the lower abdomen and thighs. From a biological point of view, this is a kind of "airbag" for the period of forced starvation. Nowadays, there is no longer a need to save energy in reserve, but, nevertheless, we still have to reckon with this feature of our body.

A feature of these areas is the fact that fat deposits not only grow rapidly, but also with great difficulty go away when dieting and playing sports. These are a kind of "fat traps", the work with which requires perseverance and constancy.

And if we take into account that the skin of the thighs is not fixed by any ligaments or connective tissue layers, loses elasticity with age or after intensive weight loss, then we can come to a disappointing conclusion: everyone has problems with skin laxity to one degree or another.

Who is shown

Treatment of omission and flabbiness of the skin can be carried out in two categories of patients:

• to eliminate a cosmetic defect in cases where sagging skin prevents you from feeling like a queen of the beach and deprives you of confidence in any other situation when you need to undress (in the pool, in the sauna, etc.);
• according to medical indications in case of significant severity of fatty deposits and significant omission of tissues, when abrasions begin to appear from constant friction of the legs when walking, diaper rash, circulatory disorders.

Non-surgical methods

The most acceptable option for many. The hip area is easier than other parts of the body to hide under clothing.

Diet and exercise

Stable body weight, lack of obesity, frequent sudden weight loss contributes to the fact that the skin of the whole body and thighs in particular is less prone to overstretching, loses its original shape and sinks to a lesser extent.

Sports activities can affect the condition of the skin and subcutaneous fat by increasing muscle tone and volume and by improving blood flow and lymph outflow from the thighs.

But diet and sports are only good for preventing the development of a significant layer of subcutaneous fat and skin prolapse. If significant flabbiness of the skin has already developed, then these measures can only aggravate the situation.

During sports, the volume of muscles increases, which can “push” accumulations of fat cells to the surface and make the legs visually even more bumpy. Over time, as the percentage of body fat decreases, the fat deposits on the thighs will also decrease. But this is only over time, so you need to be prepared for a possible initial deterioration in appearance from playing sports.

A diet, especially a strict, low-calorie, low-protein one (namely, such diets are preferred by most modern women) can lead to a rapid loss, first of all, of muscle mass, and only then fat reserves begin to be consumed.

As a result, the volume of the hips will decrease, the subcutaneous fat layer will retain its weight and volume. This creates all the conditions for the skin, which does not have time to shrink in conditions of emergency weight loss, falls under the action of gravity and under the weight of the fat layer.

Manual massage

Do not confuse manual massage, aimed at preventing and eliminating flabbiness and sagging of the skin of the thighs, with anti-cellulite massage. These are completely different things.

For some reason, it is believed that the more aggressive the thigh massage is, the better. A sign of a great massage are bruises on the skin left by the massage therapist. In fact, such an intense effect allows you to smooth out the tubercles, which are accumulations of fat cells. But at the same time, such exposure can damage the lymphatic vessels.

In the worst case, this can be manifested by the appearance of edema on the legs or the front wall of the abdomen. With a lesser degree of violation of lymphatic drainage, the process of fat mobilization from the fat cells of the thighs will slow down. And this means that in the long term, the process of losing weight on the hips will slow down significantly.

Violation of the outflow of lymph is restored over time. But after repeated injuries (and several courses of anti-cellulite massage can be done in a lifetime), lymph and blood flow can be so disturbed that fat deposits on the thighs become cold to the touch, dense and no longer amenable to any influences.

Unlike anti-cellulite manual massage, aimed at eliminating sagging and sagging skin, on the contrary, it is designed to stimulate blood and lymph circulation in order to speed up the metabolism in this area as much as possible and facilitate the separation of fat cells from the fat they contain. Repeated pats and vibrations contribute to the fact that the skin acquires its former tone and tightens.

During the course of such a massage, you should not significantly reduce the calorie intake. You can adhere to reasonable dietary restrictions and engage in those sports that you can afford and enjoy.

Weight loss of no more than 2 kg per month will be considered optimal in terms of weight loss. It is at this rate of weight loss in combination with sports and massage that the risk of developing flabbiness and looseness of the skin is minimal.

Hardware cosmetology

As mentioned above, on the hips we have not just a layer of fatty tissue, on the reeds we have “fat traps”. Therefore, simple procedures such as microcurrents and electromyostimulation may not give any effect.

To get the result, you need to use serious tools and techniques that have already proven their effectiveness in lifting the thigh area. These are endermology LPG, lipomassage, mesotherapy and mesodissolution.

Endermology LPG and lipomassage

Endermology- This is a special hardware technology that is designed to correct the figure and eliminate cellulite.

Photo: endermology LPG

is a complex of special endermological movements, which are especially effective in terms of splitting fat in fat cells and removing it from problem areas.

Photo: lipomassage procedure

The impact is not only on the skin, but also on the subcutaneous fatty tissue, connective tissue structures and muscles.

Effects of endermology LPG and lipomassage:

• improvement of skin relief;
• local improvement of blood circulation and lymph outflow;
• cellulite treatment;
• increase in skin elasticity;
• general normalizing and relaxing effect.

Cosmetic problems that can be solved with their help:

• lifting of the hips and buttocks;
• elimination of "riding breeches";
• reduction of body fat in the lower abdomen, waist (including the possible elimination of the "beer" belly in men).

It is possible to achieve a significant improvement in body contours in 6-8 procedures. One procedure takes up to 30 minutes.

Mesotherapy

To correct skin flabbiness, prepared or ready-made cocktails of preparations with a lipolytic and lifting effect are used. The goal is to smooth the skin of the body, improve its condition and appearance, tighten the skin.

Examples of ready-made cocktails that can be used to perform a non-surgical thigh lift are:

• lipolytic complex MPX produced in Brazil;
• Brazilian SlimBodi lipolytic complex: L-carnitine, caffeine, guarana extract, green tea extract;
• drug for non-surgical liposuction RevitalCelluform manufactured in Spain: in the composition of phosphatidylcholine, lipoic acid, amino acids.

Mesodissolution

Like mesotherapy, mesodissolution is an injection technique. The difference is that the targets of drugs for mesodissolution are precisely the “fat traps”, which are so difficult to deal with by conventional methods. With mesodissolution, lipolytic drugs (destroying fat) are injected directly into those places where correction is needed.

The technique has its contraindications:

• pregnancy;
• cardiac ischemia;
• cholelithiasis;
• varicose veins;
• arterial hypertension;
• kidney disease, accompanied by insufficiency of their function.

The principle of action of preparations for mesodissolution

The drug is injected into the areas of the greatest accumulation of fat cells. Under the influence of the drug:

• adipose tissue cells are destroyed;
• fibrosis (proliferation of connective tissue) is eliminated;
• tissues are tightened;
• the skin is smoothed;
• volumes decrease;
• increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which contributes to the rapid removal of decay products of fat and connective tissue cells, stimulates metabolic processes.

Procedure results

According to clinical studies, a course of 6 procedures allows you to get rid of 30% of all fat deposits in the treated area. The result of the procedures lasts up to 12 months, subject to reasonable dietary restrictions.

Threads and implants

A feature of the skin of the thighs is that it is not possible to tighten it with threads due to the fact that this is a very mobile area. When moving, the skin of any of the areas, but especially the inner surface of the thigh, is significantly displaced. And this means that the effect of the threads will be noticeable only in a static position, and when moving, it will cause significant discomfort and unnatural displacement of the thigh tissues.

Implants are placed under the skin or muscles of the buttocks. But at the same time, there is practically no lifting of the hips. Operations with implants are not performed.

Liposuction and Liposculpture

Liposuction can be performed in two different ways:

• as an independent procedure;
• in combination with surgical techniques for excising excess skin and performing a thigh lift.

Areas for liposuction

• area "riding breeches";
• inner surface of the thigh;
• peritoneal region.

As an independent procedure, it is indicated for those who have a small amount of adipose tissue to be removed and good skin contractility. If the skin after the fat removal procedure cannot be sufficiently reduced, then the patient may receive an even more pronounced cosmetic defect than it was before the operation.

To avoid sagging skin and the appearance of its flabbiness after liposuction, excision of skin sections from incisions in the inguinal fold and skin tightening can be performed at the same time.

How is the procedure

Performed in an operating room. For anesthesia, general inhalation or intravenous anesthesia or epidural anesthesia in combination with sedation is used. The procedure takes about one hour in time. Depending on how much fat and on what area to be removed, one or two skin punctures or small incisions are performed, which, when healed, will not leave scars.

Before the fat is sucked out, it can be broken up using ultrasound. After all excess fatty tissue is removed, the punctures are sealed with a plaster or special glue. The patient is put on compression underwear and sent to the intensive care unit, where he comes out of anesthesia.

Features of carrying out on the outer surface of the thigh

Usually, when we use the term "breeches", we mean all that adipose tissue that can spoil our appearance from the side below the waist. Plastic surgeons have their own way of looking at things and as many as two definitions for deposits of excess fat in the area of ​​​​the outer thighs. These are the “riding breeches” already known to us and the new definition of “flanks” for us.

“Flanks” are those very “rolls” on the hips. They are located just above the "breeches" and, as a rule, are separated from them by a narrow strip of smooth leather.

During the procedure, fatty tissue can be removed from one or both areas. Here, both areas are marked in the photo. The one below is the "breeches". And the one that is higher and that the surgeon points to with a marker is “flanks”.

Recovery period

Compression underwear is required for a certain time after liposuction. In addition, a large number of procedures are prescribed to improve the condition and contractility of the skin, reduce flabbiness and looseness of the fiber in this area.

Of course, you can refuse rehabilitation procedures, but then you need to be prepared for the fact that the result of liposuction can be spoiled by the appearance of flabbiness of the skin, which could not tighten and shrink sufficiently.

In addition, a standard set of restrictions must be observed, such as:

• minimum physical activity;
• no thermal procedures, including it is forbidden to take a bath (only a warm shower is allowed);
• in the first two weeks, massage is prohibited, you can’t even smear the skin with bruises or accelerators of healing.

Complications

• Flabbiness of the skin.

It occurs even in young girls, but much less frequently than in older women. Usually, the surgeon determines the ability of the skin to reduce volume before liposuction, but such a forecast is not always 100% correct. The patient's refusal to perform additional surgical lifting or wearing compression underwear is also important.

• Loss of skin sensation.

In the area where liposuction is performed, due to damage to the nerve endings, the sensitivity of the skin may be disturbed. This complication is usually temporary and resolves without treatment within six months.

All the while, while the sensitivity is absent or reduced, the patient is required to pay special attention to the condition of the skin of the thigh and especially the inguinal fold, to select underwear and clothing that will exclude the possibility of rubbing. The fact is that with loss of sensitivity, the risk of significant abrasions in the place where clothes or underwear rubs is very significant.

• Edema.

Swelling is an obligatory consequence of liposuction and usually stays normal for everyone for up to two months, gradually decreasing. Compliance with the restrictions of the recovery period and procedures aimed at accelerating rehabilitation after surgery can reduce swelling much faster.

• Hematomas.

Rarely are they pronounced. Usually these are subcutaneous bruises that disappear in 1-2 weeks after the operation.

• Fixation of the skin to the muscles.

A very unpleasant condition, which often develops through the fault of a plastic surgeon. It usually happens after the removal of fatty tissue in the "riding breeches" zone. Despite the apparent large thickness of the fat layer in the area of ​​​​the outer surface of the thigh, there is not so much fat there, and it is located in a flat layer. The main volume of the zone of the outer surface of the thigh is still created by the muscles.

Adipose tissue is contoured so much because the muscles simply "push" it to the surface. With excessively careful removal of the fat layer on the outer outer surface of the thigh, the skin adheres to the muscles and loses its ability to move when moving. Hence, the patient can have many problems.

• Infection.

In rare cases, an infection can get into the skin punctures, which leads to the development of inflammation and purulent fusion of tissues. An infection can be treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics.

If the formation of pus has begun, then surgical treatment is already being carried out, which consists in dredging and washing the purulent cavity.

Surgical thigh lift

A hip lift that is performed surgically is called a dermolipectomy. The name of the operation says that in order to perform a lift, part of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the thighs is removed, and the remaining tissues are stretched and sutured to each other. Thus, flabbiness, skin influxes are removed, the surface of the thighs is smoothed. With seeming simplicity, the attitude to the operation is ambiguous.

Firstly, after the operation, pronounced scars remain, which, although they are located in those places that are covered with underwear, still do not adorn the patient.

And secondly, the operation has a sufficient number of serious complications, such as the development of thrombosis of the superficial or deep veins of the legs, for example. But let's talk about everything in order.

Video: Surgical thigh lift

What plastic surgeries can be performed at the same time

• With liposuction.

Surgical thigh lift as an independent operation aims to remove excess skin. If it is necessary to remove excess adipose tissue, then liposuction is performed simultaneously with skin tightening. An example is the very “riding breeches”, which is difficult to remove with the help of only lifting. Then the adipose tissue from the “breeches” area is removed with the help of liposuction, and the skin on the thigh is surgically tightened.

• With butt lift.

Simultaneously with a thigh lift, a buttock lift and buttock augmentation with endoprostheses can be performed.

• With a lift of the anterior abdominal wall and inguinal region, buttocks.

This operation is called bodylifting. It is convenient that the tightening of all these areas is performed at one time. The disadvantage of this operation is that the amount of damaged tissue is significant. Therefore, the recovery period is more difficult, and the risk of complications increases.

Preparing for the operation

At the first stage, a surgeon is consulted, who determines the indications for surgery, chooses the optimal method of the operation or a combination of methods. Usually, immediately during the consultation, all issues related to the scope of the surgical intervention, possible complications, and the result that can be obtained in each specific case are discussed.

If there are indications for surgery, a consultation with a therapist is appointed, which determines the presence of contraindications for surgery.

To do this, the therapist prescribes a series of tests and studies. The minimum list includes:

• general and biochemical blood tests, general urinalysis;
• blood tests for syphilis, AIDS and hepatitis;
• ECG, fluorography.

This list can be expanded depending on what chronic diseases the patient has. At the second stage of preparation for surgery, restrictions are introduced on the intake of a number of drugs that can affect blood clotting (aspirin, etc.) or the speed of recovery after surgery. A complete list of drugs, from which you need to refrain from taking before the operation, is reported by the doctor at the reception.

At least two weeks before surgery, you must stop smoking to reduce the risk of impaired wound healing and the development of a hypertrophic scar.

It is worth giving up alcohol for a week, as this makes the result of anesthesia unpredictable. Eating should be stopped the day before surgery. On the day of surgery, you can only drink water.

Contraindications

• severe somatic diseases with impaired function of internal organs;
• infectious diseases;
• benign and malignant neoplasms in the body;
• autoimmune diseases;
• tendency to form keloid and hypertrophic scars;
• diseases of the veins and arteries of the lower extremities;
• tendency to thrombosis;
• blood clotting disorder;
• pregnancy;
• menstruation and the first few days after it;
• inflammation of the veins of the extremities.

Types of surgical lifting

• Internal stretch.

This variant of the facelift is also called the median facelift. The incision during an internal lift is carried out along the inguinal folds. Part of the skin from the side of the thigh is removed, therefore, when suturing the surgical wound, the inner surface of the thigh is pulled up. The method is suitable for those who have a slight omission of tissues on the inner surface of the thigh.

• Vertical pull.

With this method of carrying out the operation, the incision goes down the inner surface of the thigh from the inguinal fold to the knee itself. Departing from the first incision, the surgeon makes a second incision in such a way that a skin wedge is formed, which narrows towards the knee. The skin between the incisions is removed, the edges of the surgical wound are brought together and sutured. A vertical lift is used when a large amount of stretched and bumpy skin needs to be removed.

• Spiral lift.

The incision goes almost around the entire surface of the thigh from the inguinal fold to the outer surface of the thigh, from there to the infragluteal fold and to the groin. A spiral (aka external) facelift is most often used by adherents of extreme weight loss, when a large percentage of body weight is lost in a short period of time. Then the skin of the entire thigh needs lifting, both outside and inside, both in front and behind.

• Combined technique.

It is used in cases where the severity of ptosis of the skin of the thigh does not allow correcting the defect using only one type of lift. Which types of surgical lift will be combined is decided by the plastic surgeon based on the degree of tissue omission and the results that the patient expects.

How is the operation

Surgical lifting is performed only under general anesthesia. It can be inhaled or intravenous. Less often, spinal anesthesia is used in combination with the use of sedatives. In terms of time, the operation can take 2-2.5 hours. Incisions and excision of tissues are carried out according to the previously applied markings.

If surgical lifting is combined with liposuction, then liposuction is performed first, and then the skin is tightened. The result of the operation largely depends on how the edges of the wound are fixed.

A feature of the inguinal fold area is a relatively poor blood supply and innervation. Therefore, there is always a risk of slow healing, the formation of a rough "parted" scar.

To minimize the risk of rough scarring, most surgeons have now given up sewing the edges of the skin together. Now there are methods of layer-by-layer stitching of tissues with reliable fixation of the lower skin flap, which in the future will create conditions for the formation of a thin soft scar. After the stitches are in place, they are closed with a sterile dressing. The patient is put on compression underwear, the purpose of which is to reduce tissue swelling and reduce the risk of bruising.

Recovery period

It is necessary to prepare for the fact that the entire recovery period takes about 6 months.

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The initial recovery of well-being to the point where you can return to work takes 2-4 weeks.

• Stay in a hospital.

The first 2-3 days the patient spends in the hospital to eliminate the risk of complications of anesthesia and the operation itself, such as bleeding or suture divergence. Then the patient is discharged home and comes to his surgeon for an outpatient appointment.

• Postoperative pain.

Pain, burning, numbness may disturb the patient for several days after discharge. Usually, these symptoms are easily relieved by taking painkillers.

• Compression underwear.

Special slimming underwear must be worn for at least 1 month after the operation. It promotes faster resorption of edema, reduces pain, is a prophylactic that reduces the severity of subcutaneous hematomas and pressure on surgical sutures.

• postoperative sutures.

If the skin is sutured with absorbable threads, then such sutures do not need to be removed. Non-absorbable suture material is removed 10-14 days after surgery.

All the time until the stitches are removed, they must be treated twice a day with antiseptic solutions.

Do not specifically massage the area of ​​​​the sutures, apply creams or ointments that accelerate healing, as this will increase swelling and may lead to infection of the postoperative wound.

• Mandatory restrictions of the postoperative period.

These restrictions include:

• playing sports and any other intense physical activity in the first 2 months;
• thermal procedures (bath, sauna, warm bath) until the edema is completely resolved;
• solarium until the scar is completely formed, so as not to cause its pigmentation (usually the first 12-18 months).

Despite the ban on sports, it is impossible to allow yourself complete immobility, as this can lead to the formation of blood clots in the veins of the legs.

Complications

• Deformation of the genitals.

Postoperative incisions that pass through the inguinal folds are sutured in such a way that the skin is in a taut state. This can lead to displacement of the skin in adjacent areas, such as the skin of the groin. Because of this, the genitals can also shift and take an unnatural position.

• Formation of rough scars.

The tissues that form the scar are constantly in a taut state, because the scar that forms in the first two to three months is constantly stretched. As a result, instead of a thin whitish scar, a wide, rough, thick, protruding scar can form.

In many ways, modern surgical techniques used by plastic surgeons can reduce the risk of developing severe scars, but at the moment none of these techniques can completely eliminate the risk of such a complication.

• Thrombosis.

The risk of developing thrombosis is especially high in those who took antiplatelet agents (drugs that reduce blood viscosity) before surgery and stopped taking them in order not to provoke bleeding during surgery. To prevent complications, it is recommended to avoid a long period of bed rest after surgery and early initiation of minimal physical activity, such as leisurely walking, etc.

• Bleeding or development of a seroma.

Usually, accumulations of blood or tissue fluid are defined as a tense bulging tumor at the site of the surgical wound. The growth of the tumor is accompanied by the appearance and intensification of arching pains. In this situation, a drainage tube is installed and the cavity is emptied from the liquid. Performed in a hospital setting.

• Infection.

To prevent the development of infection in the wound after surgery, a course of antibiotic therapy is carried out. Also, it is for this that a drainage tube is left in the wound on the first day after the operation. If inflammation still develops, then it is treated in a hospital setting.

Every woman dreams of having toned and slender legs. However, as we age, our skin stretches and is no longer as elastic as it used to be.

Is it possible to find some way out? What if the problem cannot be solved with the help of physical exercises?

A thigh lift is an effective procedure that can get rid of many problems. But how long the result will be saved, and whether everyone can use this method, we will consider below.

Peculiarities

A thigh lift is a procedure in which excess fat is removed from the thighs. Basically, such methods of therapy are resorted to by those who are quickly losing weight, or after certain types of operations.

If no exercises can help you pump up your legs and make them more slender, then a thigh lift will undoubtedly be able to cope with the task. As an addition, liposuction can be used, but only if it is really necessary.

If in the future the patient adheres to the correct lifestyle and controls his weight, then the thigh lift will help to maintain the result for a long time, all the contours lost over the years will regain their strength.

Anatomy of the hips in men and women

In the female, the pelvic region is more powerful and wider, thanks to which they are more stable, because the center of gravity is slightly lower.

This has a significant effect on training. Since women are more flexible, they can perform a wider range of motion. In the lower body, women will be able to build muscle mass much faster.

But nevertheless, when performing some exercises, girls need to be more careful, especially when it comes to lifting weights due to the torso from above.

Since their shoulder joints are slightly narrower than in men, you need to be more careful, otherwise the tension can be very large.

It should be borne in mind that women have more fat deposited in the thigh area than men. This is due to hormonal differences.

However, problems related to excess fat in the thighs can be faced not only by women, but also by men who are overweight. And both of them physical exercises can not always help.

That is why it is necessary to turn to surgeons for help.

Distribution of body fat in men and women

The essence of the problem

Even in the mother’s stomach, the baby’s number of cells is laid in the hips and abdomen.

From a biological point of view, this is a kind of reserve in case of starvation. However, in our time, there is simply no need for such reserves, but nevertheless, the peculiarity of the body still has a place to be.

Fat deposits not only can grow, but if you follow a diet, it is quite difficult to get rid of them. It's like a fat trap, on which you will have to work for more than one month and even a year.

And if we take into account the fact that we do not fix the skin on the hips with anything, then after a while it will begin to lose its former elasticity, especially when a person is losing weight quickly.

It can be concluded that problems with sagging skin somehow bother everyone.

A thigh lift can and should be performed in the following cases:

• If flabbiness of the skin leads to strong aesthetic discomfort, you can’t undress on the beach, you can’t wear short things. All this one way or another leads to the fact that there are complexes and self-doubt.
• Tightening can be carried out for medical reasons - with a strong severity of fat deposits, as well as with omission of tissues. From rubbing the legs while walking, abrasions and diaper rash may appear, the blood supply will be disturbed.

Naturally, you must first undergo a comprehensive examination and only after that you can start treatment.

Indications and contraindications

Thanks to this procedure, you can significantly change the shape of your buttocks, as well as the upper leg area. However, not all people can carry out such an operation, because there are both indications and contraindications.

So, the indications for the procedure:

• The subcutaneous fat layer is very thick.
• Excess tissue sags very much in the hip area.
• The shape of the buttocks is disproportionate.

Many after such a procedure are really convinced that it is very effective. The contours acquire elegance and smoothness.

But as mentioned above, there are contraindications that also need to be considered:

• The patient has poor blood clotting.
• There are pathologies associated with internal organs.
• Infectious diseases in the acute stage.
• Oncological diseases.
• Diabetes.
• The mental state of the patient is unstable.
• Such a terrible disease as heart disease.

Before going for surgery, the patient undergoes a complete examination, during which any contraindications may be identified.

Surgical method of thigh lift

This is usually done under general anesthesia. Previously, the necessary markings and incisions will be made on the operated area.

The doctor should discuss with the patient all the nuances of what result would be desirable in the end. You need to understand that you should not expect something perfect, because in the future you will have to work on your body on your own.

Training

At a preliminary consultation, a correction method will be chosen. The surgeon is obliged to tell in detail about how the operation will take place, as well as about the consequences that may also be.

In addition, some time before the operation, the patient will have to adhere to some rules:

• It is necessary to give up bad habits.
• Avoid any drugs that thin the blood.
• The diet should include as many healthy foods as possible.

Before proceeding with the correction, it is necessary to assess the fat layer, skin condition and other nuances.

Anesthesia

Before the operation, you will be given the necessary medicines, under their influence you will feel more comfortable. In most cases, doctors use general anesthesia.

At the time of the operation itself, your condition will be monitored on special sensors and monitors. When using general anesthesia, patients are left overnight in the hospital in order to monitor their condition.

Methods and technique of the operation

It can be used both to increase the volume of the hips, and to reduce them.

• Increasing the internal volume with implants. An incision is made in the desired area, and as surgeons note, there is simply no universal incision, it is determined based on the purpose of the operation. After the implants are implanted, cosmetic sutures are applied. In the future, you will have to adhere to certain rules in order for the rehabilitation period to be successful.
• Skin tightening. The purpose of this operation is to remove excess folds and fat on the skin, thanks to which the volume of the hips will be reduced.

Inner thigh tightening areas

Can it be combined with abdomino, cruro, gluteoplasty?

You can combine a thigh lift with the following types of plastic surgery - liposuction,. You must first consult with a plastic surgeon.

Rehabilitation

In order for the recovery period to pass safely, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules.

Restrictions include the following:

• The first two months you can not play sports, as well as any physical activity.
• Until the edema completely resolves, it is necessary to refrain from visiting saunas or baths.
• To avoid pigmentation, do not sunbathe until the scar is fully formed.

But it is natural that the ban on playing sports does not at all mean that you just need to sit and do nothing, it is not only possible, but necessary, to move.

Non-surgical lifting

Non-surgical lifting can be useful only if the defects on the skin are small. Running cases do not allow the use of such a technique.

Exercises

• For the muscles of the thighs and buttocks. In order to tighten the muscles of your priests and buttocks, you can do the following: jumping, running in place, walking in place, while you need to raise your knees high, smoothly swing your legs to the right and then to the left.
• For the inner part (surface) of the thigh. There is one very effective exercise, thanks to which you can achieve a positive effect: lie on your back, put your hands under your ass, your back should be pressed very tightly to the floor. Raise your legs thirty centimeters from the floor and spread them apart, then cross. The thighs on the inside should be very tense. It is enough to do this exercise three to four times a day.
• Yoga. Stand up straight, and spread your legs hip-width apart, start taking a deep breath, try to be very calm. Raise your right leg, bend, and then place the foot on the thigh of the second leg. Do the same with the other leg. The weight will thus be distributed back and forth. It is not always possible to put the foot immediately on the thigh, in this case, you can put it under the knee.

Pose to strengthen the muscles in the thighs

massage

Many people confuse manual massage with anti-cellulite massage, but in fact they are two different things.

It is believed that the more bruises subsequently remain on the hips, the more effective the massage will be. Due to the force effect, the fat will be able to break down faster. Thanks to this massage, you can quickly get rid of sagging skin and its sagging.

Contour plastic

RF - lifting

This method is based on radio frequency radiation.

During such a procedure, collagen and elastin will begin to be produced, as you know, they are responsible for making the skin elastic.

Threads

Despite the fact that most clinics use a thread lift today, some still doubt its effectiveness.

The thing is that the effect of them becomes visible only in a static state. At the time of movement of the hips, the threads can shift, thereby delivering significant discomfort to the patient.

Possible areas for placement of threads on the thighs:

Mesotherapy

The duration of one session is approximately forty minutes. In order to get the desired effect, you must go through at least twelve sessions.

A positive result lasts a very long time.

The procedure takes place in several stages, initially the skin is treated with special antiseptics, after which injections are administered.

Mesodissolution

This procedure is one of the varieties of mesotherapy. In the area where there are large accumulations of fat, lipolytic drugs are injected.

The peculiarity of this method is that the needle is inserted approximately thirteen millimeters under the skin.

Myostimulation

This is an effective method, as a result of which you can significantly pump up the muscles of your thighs, as well as get rid of excess fat.

Stimulates both the outer and inner thighs.

Such procedures are often combined with lymphatic drainage, as well as massage and body wraps.

At home

Cream Colistar

The cream is aimed at the elasticity of the skin.

It contains only natural ingredients, no chemicals or harmful additives. Due to menthol and red pepper, you can achieve quick results.

With the help of a tightening effect, you can model the skin not only on the hips, but also on the stomach.

linen

Strongly corrective underwear is knickers and panties, which should have corset inserts.

As a rule, it is calculated for those women who have serious flaws in their figure. Thanks to linen, problem areas can be hidden. But you need to take into account the fact that some models of underwear can only be worn for a certain amount of time.

Usually all this is indicated on the packaging, which is why it is necessary to read the instructions.

Power correction

The diet should include exclusively low-calorie foods, during the load period, excess fat can be burned.

No flour, sweet and fried, you will have to forget about it. Eat as many protein-packed foods as possible. Vegetables can be eaten in unlimited quantities.

Try to drink as much water as possible, this will speed up your metabolism. The process of losing weight in this case will be much faster.

Before working on your forms yourself, be sure to consult with a beautician and surgeon.

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results

A thigh lift is designed to relieve patients of sagging skin. It can sag due to age or due to sudden weight loss.

Through the operation, you can achieve the following effect:

• The thickness of the thighs will decrease significantly.
• From the inside, the outline will be clearer.

Another nice thing is that the thighs on the inside will no longer touch each other. You will no longer be bothered by diaper rash and irritation in this area.

How long does the effect last?

If after the operation a person leads a correct lifestyle, follows the rules of nutrition, monitors his weight, then the result will please for many years. Therefore, your appearance in the future will depend solely on you.

Plastic surgery aimed at removing excess sagging skin and restoring the aesthetics of the contour of the inner surface of the thigh. The purpose of a thigh lift is to correct cosmetic imperfections resulting from reduced elasticity and sagging skin. With an excess of adipose tissue, liposuction can be performed simultaneously with femoroplasty.

Skin defects along the inner surface of the thigh cause not only psychological discomfort, but also cause medical problems. Many patients complain of diaper rash, irritation, constant inflammation in the skin folds. Hip plasty helps to eliminate the aesthetic defect and successfully solves the functional problems associated with it.

Operation description

The purpose of femoroplasty is to eliminate cosmetic defects caused by stretching of the skin of the inner (mainly) surface of the thigh and a decrease in its elasticity. Also, the tasks of a thigh lift can be formulated as follows:

• Modeling the outer and inner contour of the legs.
• Reducing the circumference of the hips by removing excess skin.
• Recreation of harmonious proportions of the hips and buttocks.

Removal of excess adipose tissue is not the goal of femoroplasty. To solve this problem, liposuction is used, which can be performed together with femoroplasty. According to the indications, a buttock lift, gluteoplasty, and abdominoplasty can be performed simultaneously with the plastic surgery of the inner surface of the thigh.

The final strategy for rejuvenation of the femoral and gluteal region depends on the specific aesthetic problems and the wishes of the patient. Certain restrictions are imposed by the state of health and age of the patient, since the operations listed above are complex and are accompanied by a long rehabilitation period.

Types of thigh lift

Removal of sagging skin, folds and sagging is performed through incisions on the inner surface of the thigh or in the groin area. Depending on the type of surgical access, there are three types of femoroplasty:

1. Median.
2. Vertical.
3. Combined.

1. Middle way. Median, or medial, femoroplasty is performed through an incision along the inguinal fold. Since the incision is in a natural skin fold, it is easy to hide under underwear or a swimsuit.

2. Vertical femoroplasty. Vertical femoroplasty uses a long vertical incision along the inner thigh to remove excess skin. The incision is long, leaving a noticeable scar after the operation. The vertical method is used for significant skin defects, which cannot be corrected by sparing median femoroplasty.

3. Combined femoroplasty. When using this technique, the incision in the inguinal region is supplemented by a surgical access along the inner surface of the thigh, but its length is less than with vertical plasty.

When choosing a method of plasty of the inner surface of the thigh, the surgeon takes into account the nature of the aesthetic problem, its severity and localization. For example, if the main cosmetic defect is located in the upper-medial femur, it can be successfully eliminated with the help of median femoroplasty. If the folds and sagging of the skin are located along the entire inner surface or near the knee joints, a vertical or combined method is used.

Femoroplasty: is there an alternative?

There are no alternatives to surgical plasty of the inner thigh. Femoroplasty is performed only with a pronounced skin defect and a significant deformation of the contour of the legs. If there are indications for plastic surgery, then non-surgical methods are no longer effective! Minor surgical interventions, for example, tightening the skin of the thigh with threads, also do not give an effect.

Preparing for a thigh lift

A thigh lift requires a full preoperative preparation. The patient undergoes a complete medical examination, which includes an electrocardiogram, blood and urine tests for dangerous infections, a coagulogram, and fluorography. According to the indications, the list of diagnostic procedures can be expanded, and the patient can be assigned consultations of narrow specialists.

A complete medical examination is necessary because the plasty of the inner surface of the thigh lasts from 2 to 4 hours. All this time the person is under anesthesia. To minimize operational and anesthetic risks, the team of doctors must have the most complete and up-to-date information about the patient's health status.

2-3 weeks before a thigh lift, you must give up alcohol and smoking. You also need to stop or limit the use of drugs that affect the performance of the blood coagulation system. You should be aware that many medicines for colds, joint pain, menstrual pain, and headaches, which are dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription, worsen blood clotting.

Indications for the operation

The main indication for femoroplasty is excess skin on the inner surface of the thigh with signs of a decrease in the elasticity of the skin, the formation of noticeable defects in the form of sagging, folds, bumps.

A thigh lift can also eliminate an aesthetic skin defect along the front, outer or back of the thigh. But in practice, plastic surgeons rarely encounter skin changes in these anatomical zones, which is explained by the peculiarities of their histological structure and endocrine regulation.

The above aesthetic problems can be caused by one of the following reasons:

• A sharp change in body weight: weight loss of 15-20 or more kilograms within a year or a year and a half.
• Fluctuations in the volume of adipose tissue along the inner surface of the thighs, caused by changes in the hormonal background, pregnancy and childbirth.
• Age-related changes, manifested by a deterioration in skin elasticity and turgor.

One of the main reasons for the formation of defects on the inner surface of the thighs is a lack of motor activity and excess body weight. Subsequent attempts to normalize body weight have some effect, but leave excess skin prone to sagging and deforming. The risk of developing a pronounced cosmetic defect is higher if weight loss measures are taken at an older age.

A thigh lift is a "female" operation. Men do not turn to plastic surgeons with a similar problem. This is explained by the peculiarities of the distribution of adipose tissue in the female and male body. In women, a significant amount of fat depots is concentrated in the thigh area. In men, excess adipose tissue appears mainly in the anterior wall of the abdomen.

Contraindications for the operation

Restrictions for plastic surgery of the inner thighs:

• diabetes
• cardiological pathology in the stage of decompensation
• thrombophlebitis of the vessels of the lower extremities
• obliterating atherosclerosis
• chronic venous insufficiency (varicose disease) of the lower extremities
• malignant tumor of any localization
• pathology of the blood coagulation system
• severe kidney and liver failure
• pregnancy, lactation

Rehabilitation after surgery

Long-term hospitalization is not necessary. The patient stays in the hospital for a day, after which he returns home. Scheduled examinations after femoroplasty are prescribed on the 7th, 14th and 21st day. Based on the patient's health status, the schedule of examinations can be changed at the discretion of the plastic surgeon. In the future, it is necessary to come for scheduled examinations once a month for six months after the operation.

To speed up recovery and get the maximum aesthetic result, it is enough to strictly follow the recommendations of the operating surgeon:

• Wear compression stockings for at least 2-3 months.
• Do not exercise unless expressly authorized by your doctor.
• Limit physical activity.
• Take only those medicines that have been prescribed or approved by your doctor.

Femoroplasty gives a stable, in fact, lifelong aesthetic result. Practice shows that re-correction is never necessary.

Prices for a thigh lift at the GALAXY Beauty Institute

The prices for the operation can be found in , which is located on the site in the appropriate section.

The cost of the operation includes:

1. Inspections (initial and subsequent)
2. Dressings
3. Stay in the ward (robe, towel, slippers, disposable hygiene kit)
4. anesthesia
5. Food

Upon admission to the department:

• As prescribed by the anesthesiologist, compression stockings are issued;
• By appointment of a plastic surgeon, compression underwear is issued.

After the operation, according to the appointment of a plastic surgeon, a referral for rehabilitation procedures is issued.

Every woman wants to have beautiful and toned hips. Women's slender legs have always attracted the attention of men. Therefore, the unaesthetic, unattractiveness of the hips often upsets a woman.

The appearance of the hips can worsen due to severe weight loss, due to age-related changes, a decrease in skin elasticity, due to hormonal failure and a number of other reasons. Excess skin in the thigh area is a common indication for aesthetic surgery - thigh lift.

Some women are not satisfied with only the inner thighs, where the skin is often less elastic and the tissues are more loose. Due to friction on the inner surface of the thighs, irritations on the skin are often observed and, in general, inconvenience is felt when moving.

Of course, the expediency of the operation is discussed at the consultation, after examination by a plastic surgeon.

According to the indications, a tightening of the inner and / or outer thighs is performed.

The most frequent types of operations:

• tightening of the inner surface of the thigh;
• tightening of the outer surface of the thigh;
• tightening of both outer and inner thighs.

The location of the incisions is discussed during the consultation. As a rule, postoperative scars are hidden under linen.

Operation

The volume of the upcoming correction entirely depends on the initial state of the patient's hips, as well as on his wishes for their appearance after the operation.

According to the indications, liposuction of the thighs is additionally performed.

A thigh lift is performed under general anesthesia. The duration of the operation is on average about 2 hours. At the end of the operation, cosmetic sutures are applied.

The patient stays in the hospital for 1 day or more (if necessary).

After a thigh lift, it is mandatory to wear special compression underwear for a month.

Recovery after a thigh lift

Recovery after a surgical thigh lift takes approximately 3 months. During the rehabilitation period, you must strictly follow all the recommendations of your doctor.

The first weeks should be more rest. Minor physical activity is allowed 2 weeks after a thigh lift. Active sports - not earlier than in 2-3 months. At least a month it is forbidden to visit the sauna, bath, solarium, expose the operated area to direct sunlight.

Hormonal and age-related changes affect not only visible parts of the body. The hips can also become unattractive as a result of losing weight, after childbirth, or have aesthetic defects initially. Usually they are spoiled by folds that have arisen due to sagging skin, an increase in volume, ptosis of soft tissues. Plastic surgery of the hips (femoroplasty) will help to solve these and other problems. This method will give an effect where diet and sports are ineffective.

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What is the procedure

The operation is done in order to restore smoothness, elasticity, firmness and harmony to the hips. In some cases, it is also necessary to adjust the volumes, for which plastic surgery is combined with liposuction. It is also used for medical purposes. After all, sagging tissues of this zone can interfere with walking, cause abrasions on the skin, physical discomfort, problems with the selection of clothes and the need for frequent replacement due to rapid wear.

Hip correction is needed in different areas of this part of the body. Femoroplasty changes the appearance:

• inner surface;

• outdoor area;

• thighs completely;

• hips combined with buttocks.

In accordance with the location of the problem area, incisions are made, excess tissues are excised, the remaining tissues are moved and the wound is sutured.

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Indications for carrying out

Not all leg defects can be corrected with plastic surgery. And if the unaesthetic appearance of the hips is caused by an excess of excess weight, it is possible that the patient will first have to lose weight. The operation to correct them is in this case the finishing touch, and not the main method of solving the problem.

For hip plasty, there are clear criteria that make it necessary:

• stretching of the skin and the folds and irregularities caused by it;

• rollers of fat on the outside, giving unwanted extra volume;

• irritation on the surface of the skin caused by too close contact due to excess tissue during movement.

Contraindications

For any type of intervention to improve the appearance of the thighs, indications alone are not enough. It is also necessary that there are no reasons why the operation could be dangerous for the patient. Contraindications to its implementation include:

• pathology of the heart and blood vessels;

• oncological diseases;

• serious disturbances in the work of the endocrine system;

• infectious diseases;

• pathologies that violate blood clotting;

• periods of pregnancy and lactation;

• thrombophlebitis.

Preparation for the event

The most frequently performed operation is plastic surgery of the inner surface of the thigh. It, like the surgical correction of other areas, requires. The first stage is an examination that allows you to find out the state of health of the patient. It consists of:

• blood and urine tests;

• blood coagulation studies;

• tests for infections;

• fluorography;

• therapist consultation.

If the general state of health allows for the operation, the patient should take measures to facilitate its successful implementation and avoid complications:

• 2 weeks before the intervention, stop taking anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents;

• for the same time, exclude alcohol from life, forget about smoking;

• do not sit on a rigid diet that weakens the body, but do not overeat;

• take vitamins to avoid colds;

• do not expose the skin to ultraviolet rays.

Plastic surgery is done on an empty stomach, that is, the last meal before it should be completed 8 hours before the start of the intervention.

How is it carried out

Surgical correction of the hips is done under general anesthesia. In total, the operation takes 2 - 2.5 hours, if not combined with other interventions. Often, along with femoroplasty, liposuction of this zone is performed, as well as a buttock and abdomen lift.

The intervention begins with the patient receiving anesthesia. It is laid with legs apart and raised in the knee area. Then the surgeon makes markings on the skin in order to clarify the nuances of the operation (where to make incisions, what and how much tissue to remove, tighten, etc.). Further actions of the doctor depend on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe thighs that will be corrected:

• If this is the outer surface, the incision starts from the groin and circles the hip joint. The seam is then covered with underwear.

• If it is necessary to tighten the entire surface of the problem area, access is through an incision from the crease under the buttocks, running along the border of the groin and ending along the edge of the junction of the thigh and pubis. It looks like a spiral.

• The joint improvement of the buttocks and thighs dictates the need for ellipsoid incisions through their upper border, from one thigh to the other. This minimizes the forced tissue trauma.

• Plastic surgery of the inner part of the thigh is done through an incision from the inguinal folds to the knee zone. This is a clearly visible area where it is difficult to mask the seam. Access is also possible only through a dissection in the region of the inguinal fold or one vertical one up to the knee.

Rehabilitation

Recovery of a patient after hip plasty begins from the moment of his transfer to the ward. You will have to stay in the hospital for 1 to 3 days, where the stitches are cared for, the drainage tubes are gradually removed. At first, there is pain and swelling in the thighs, bruises. But after 2-3 weeks these problems disappear. To relieve pain, you can take pills. Compression underwear will help to get rid of the syndrome faster, alleviate it, and make the entire recovery period easily bearable. It is put on immediately after the end of the operation and worn for up to 2 months.

Sunbathing and swimming in the pool is prohibited for 30 days

What are the other features of rehabilitation after hip plasty:

• you can get up the next day if the operation was not supplemented by liposuction;

• on the third day, it is allowed to take a shower, avoiding water on the incision lines (hygiene of the genital organs is permissible even earlier);

• after 10-14 days, the stitches are removed, at the same time light physical activity is allowed;

• swelling disappears in 3-5 weeks, by this time you can go to work;

• the first 30 days you can not visit the sauna, swimming pool, solarium, take a hot bath;

• it is forbidden to drink alcohol, it is undesirable to smoke;

• active physical activity is allowed no earlier than 2 months after surgery.

Result

The effect that hip plasty provides, before and after, makes noticeable differences. But it will finally manifest itself after a while, when the swelling subsides, the tissues adapt to the new position. With the help of the operation it is possible:

• get rid of wrinkles, sagging skin;

• eliminate the "ears" on the inside of the thighs;

• to give this part of the legs greater harmony, which they were deprived of due to ptosis and soft tissue deformation;

• flatten the surface of the thighs.

Some time ago, it became possible not only to reduce this part of the body, but also, if necessary, to enlarge it. The need for an increase arises due to the disproportionate size of the hips, as well as their insufficient harmony. The contours are changed with the help of silicone implants, installed through the crease under the buttock into the formed muscle pocket. The result in this case is a slight increase in the circumference of the hips and giving them harmony.

Complications

Since the correction often has to be done by older patients, and she herself surgery is a serious intervention in the body, it does not exclude the occurrence of complications. Contributes to them non-compliance with the conditions of rehabilitation.

The most common complications of femoroplasty	Causes of appearance and places of damage
Rough scars	Their occurrence may be caused by the body's tendency to form hypertrophic scars. But there is a concomitant factor here - the friction of the seams on the clothes, since it sits tightly on the hips, and when moving, the contact increases. This can provoke the appearance of wounds, that is, longer healing.
Skin necrosis	The problem also arises in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe seams. One of the reasons is too tight tissue tension due to their excessive excision. The provoking factor is that there is a rather sluggish blood supply in the thigh area.
Change in skin sensitivity	May be temporary, but also a long term nuisance. Occurs on the basis of injury to the nerves, manifested by numbness or, conversely, soreness
hip asymmetry	The problem appears due to uneven removal of excess subcutaneous fat

In addition to these complications typical for this type of operation, there are others that are characteristic of many aesthetic (and not only) interventions:

• seromas and hematomas;

• violation of lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling of the legs;

• infection;

• development of thrombosis.

In addition, implants not only give an increase in the hips, plastic with their use can result in the rejection of foreign materials, their displacement.

Price

The cost of femoroplasty varies from 130,000 to 300,000 rubles. It is determined by the type of surgical correction, the scale of work, and the qualifications of the doctor. It's not worth saving, especially when hip augmentation is required. These operations are done recently, here the skill of the surgeon and the accuracy of actions are more important than ever.

Hip correction surgery is an extreme measure used to restore the beauty and harmony of this part of the body. But with good quality of conduct, it provides the most stable result. However, to maintain it, further efforts will still be needed - proper nutrition and sports.

The reasons for hip plasty are as follows:

Femoroplasty is not performed if there are such restrictions as:

If the patient during preparation revealed the listed contraindications, then to eliminate hip deficiencies, it is worth considering cosmetic and hardware techniques - SplitFat Sistem, mesotherapy,

Kinds

The procedure varies by type of surgical approach. The pull can be:

• Internal (median or medial). Assumes correction with an incision along the inguinal fold. Excess skin is excised, then the inner thigh is pulled up. Surgeons use this method for minor ptosis. The technology is the most sparing and carries a minimum of complications.
• Spiral (outer or side). The scalpel passes around the thigh - from the inguinal fold, the cut passes into the infragluteal and again to the groin. Suitable for such an indication as a sharp weight loss. The skin is tightened on all sides of the upper leg, and the contour of the buttocks is also corrected. Often this technology is combined with gluteoplasty. This type of femoroplasty is more traumatic because the scars are deeper.
• vertical. The incision runs along the inside of the thigh and resembles a triangle, starting from the groin to and tapering towards the knee. The skin wedge is removed and the wound is sutured with horizontal sutures. The method is appropriate for a large area of ​​sagging dermis.
• Combined. It implies a combination of the above types with each other. Ellipsoidal cuts are made. Used for ptosis III and IV degree.

Training

During the consultation, the surgeon assesses the condition of the hips and identifies the cause that led to ptosis. To identify contraindications, the doctor gives a referral for testing.

Before plastic surgery, you must adhere to the following preparatory recommendations:

• Increase your water intake to three liters per day.
• Avoid cigarettes and alcohol. Bad habits affect wound healing.
• Limit the intake of aspirin, hormonal drugs.
• Postpone sports training for at least three to four months.
• Stick to a diet.

The course of the procedure

Femoroplasty technology involves the use of general anesthesia. Correction, as a rule, lasts about three hours.

The operation begins with marking and inhalation or intravenous administration of an anesthetic injection. After that, incisions are made, the fat layer and excess skin are removed. The last step is suturing in layers. When lifting the thighs, this point is important and the final result depends on it. Otherwise, tissue displacement or damage to the genitals is possible.

First, the surgeon puts internal sutures on the fascia of the thigh muscles, after which the skin is sutured with double threads. In this case, the edges of the dermis should not fit snugly against each other in order to avoid the appearance of rough keloid scars. The procedure ends with the installation of drainage tubes and the application of a sterile dressing.

Recovery

If there are no signs of tissue infection, then the patient is allowed to go home on the second or third day. External sutures are removed on the tenth day, and the sutures from the inner side of the thigh do not need to be removed, because. they are made of self-absorbable threads.

Such unpleasant phenomena as pain, burning, fever, redness, swelling, numbness are pursued for two weeks. To stop them, the doctor prescribes painkillers.

During three months:

• It is forbidden to massage the thighs.
• Do not treat scars with ointments and creams for quick healing. They will increase swelling.
• It is necessary to avoid thermal exposure - baths, saunas.
• Limit exposure to the sun until the scar is completely formed, otherwise age spots may appear.

During the month:

• To reduce the risk of complications, it is necessary to treat wounds with antiseptic solutions twice a day.
• To reduce the severity of edema and bruising, it is imperative to wear compression underwear. It reduces the likelihood of divergence of the seams when walking.

During the first week:

• It is forbidden to bend over.
• You can't get out of bed and sit.
• You are only allowed to lie on your back.

In addition, active sports are prohibited, but motor activity cannot be completely excluded.

Features of the structure of some anatomical zones of our body are very difficult to correct by conventional methods. Diet or exercise in some cases has little effect on the condition of the skin and subcutaneous fat. Moreover, it is difficult for patients of a certain age group to undergo intense physical activity if they have never practiced sports before. For this reason, many plastic surgeries are primarily aimed at correcting those anatomical areas that cannot be corrected in any other way. Such a zone requiring radical correction is the inner side of the thigh. Plastic surgery to correct the contours of the hips is called femoroplasty.

Femoroplasty is a surgical operation, the purpose of which is the aesthetic correction of the inner side of the thigh and the elimination of cosmetic skin defects. The term femoroplasty comes from the Latin word femur, which means thigh bone.

Usually, femoroplasty is used by those patients who have excessive fat deposits on the thighs and experience discomfort from constant friction of the inner thighs during movement. This fact contributes to the development of irritation and microtrauma from friction, as well as the rapid wear of clothing (trousers, for example). Thus, not only the aesthetic factor can serve as an indication for hip correction.

Unfortunately, the above inconveniences, like sagging skin on the inside of the thighs, occur not only in adulthood, but also in young people. It all depends on the anatomical structure of the body, the hereditary predisposition of the patient and his lifestyle.

It happens that sometimes a person, with the help of diet and constant physical activity, still manages to get rid of excessive fat deposits in the area of ​​​​the inner thighs, but after massive weight loss, a large amount of excess skin remains, which gathers in folds and hangs down in the form of an “apron”. ". It is impossible to eliminate this defect by any means other than surgical plastic surgery of the hips.

Also, an indication for plastic surgery may be a lack of tissue in the thigh area. Too thin thighs and weak muscles of the inner thigh can also be corrected with femoroplasty.

In what cases resort to femoroplasty

Hip plasty is indicated in the following cases:

• excess body fat in the thighs;
• after removal of excess skin after massive weight loss or as a result of muscle tissue dystrophy;
• with tissue ptosis in the thigh area;
• uneven distribution of subcutaneous fat on the thighs (too thin thighs);
• weak muscles of the inner thigh;
• the presence of "riding breeches" zones (fatty tissue that has accumulated on the outer side of the thigh);
• with cellulite (when pits and stretch marks appear on the skin).

With age, even in people with a normal body mass index, ptosis (sagging) of tissues in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe inner thighs is observed. The reasons for this process are as follows:

• hereditary predisposition;
• anatomical constitution of the body structure;
• age-related muscle dystrophy in this area;
• decrease in skin turgor;
• massive weight loss;
• decrease in skin elasticity;
• after liposuction, when a large amount of fat is removed, but without tissue tightening.

Contraindications for hip plasty

Femoroplasty is not an easy surgical intervention. Therefore, factors that hinder its implementation should be taken into account. Hip correction surgery should not be performed in the following cases:

• acute, chronic or infectious diseases in the active stage;
• diabetes;
• autoimmune diseases;
• oncological diseases;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• thyroid disease;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• allergic diseases;
• skin diseases in the intended area of ​​​​impact;
• age restrictions (up to 18 years).

Preparing for hip plasty

Preparation for the operation includes several stages:

• consultation with a surgeon;
• comprehensive examination;
• laboratory diagnostics.

The first step in preparing for surgery is a consultation with the surgeon. This must be done so that the doctor can find out the wishes of the patient, talk about how the surgical intervention will take place and what the final result will be. If an operation to increase the hips is performed, it is necessary to take measurements for the manufacture of prostheses.

The second stage includes the identification of contraindications to surgery and the presence of allergic reactions in patients. Consultation with related specialists is also necessary.

Laboratory studies include the following tests:

• general blood analysis;
• blood biochemistry;
• Analysis of urine;
• analysis for (RW) Wasserman reaction (syphilis);
• blood clotting test;
• analysis for the detection of HIV infection;
• analysis for hepatitis B and C;
• fluorography;
• electrocardiogram.

It is important to know that if sagging skin has occurred as a result of massive weight loss, then you should not immediately resort to removing excess skin on the thighs. After losing weight, you need to wait until the weight stabilizes, as there is a high probability of recovery of fatty complications, which will lead to the original state of the thighs.

Methods of surgical plasty of the hips

There are several methods for performing femoroplasty, depending on the surgical access to this area:

1. Through an incision in the inguinal folds.
2. Through incisions on the surface of the thighs;
3. Through a large incision from the groin to the knee.

The first method is the most gentle, with minimal aesthetic consequences. If the deformation of the tissues on the inner side of the thigh is mild, then it is pulled through small incisions in the inguinal region. Then the excess subcutaneous fat is removed. If the outer side of the thigh needs correction, then the incision is made from the inguinal region around the hip joint. The second method is resorted to with medium volumes of subcutaneous fat, and the latter - with a large excess of excess skin.

If the hip correction is performed in combination with the buttocks, then oval-shaped incisions are made that pass through the thighs and the upper part of the buttocks.

To correct all sides of the thighs (inner, outer and back), an incision is made from the fold line of the buttocks along the inguinal folds.

At the end of the operation, the incisions are sutured. It is very important that the sutures are properly placed, otherwise there is a possibility of tissue displacement or deformation of the external genitalia. If necessary, drainage tubes are placed in the wound, and after the operation, the patient immediately puts on compression underwear.

Femoroplasty is also performed in conjunction with liposuction and abdominoplasty. Liposuction is performed before hip plasty, since during this operation only a small amount of fatty tissue is removed, and the main part of the subcutaneous fat is removed only with the help of liposuction. Correction of the hips primarily involves skin tightening and the formation of clear contours.

Hip correction surgery lasts 2-3 hours, usually under general anesthesia, but sometimes spinal anesthesia is used. If additional corrective manipulations are carried out, then the operation time increases.

Procedure for hip augmentation

Among patients, hip reduction surgery is in particular demand, plastic surgery to increase the size of the hips is resorted to much less frequently. Most often, the reason is the uneven distribution of subcutaneous fat on the thighs. Too thin and poorly developed hips are perfectly corrected with silicone implants.

The materials from which prostheses are made are distinguished by their strength and safety, as well as high biological adhesiveness to the tissues of the human body.

With hip augmentation, incisions are made in the subgluteal fold, which will make the sutures completely invisible in the future. Also, cosmetic seams should be aesthetically pleasing.

rehabilitation period

After the operation, the patient spends some time in the hospital under the supervision of a doctor. In the early days, you can not get up, walk and even sit. During this period, the patient experiences pain, an increase in temperature, tissue swelling, and a feeling of discomfort in the operated area. The swelling goes away within a week. The sutures that were placed on the inner side of the thigh are made from biodegradable threads and do not require removal. External stitches are removed after 7-10 days.

In order to make the recovery period as comfortable as possible. You must follow a few simple rules:

• pay special attention to the seams, with proper care they will heal faster;
• immediately after the operation, the patient should wear compression underwear, which contributes to the rapid recovery of tissues;
• regardless of the patient's condition, mandatory antibiotic therapy is carried out;
• you should not visit baths, saunas, pools and solariums;
• do not take hot baths;
• avoid direct sunlight;
• for a long time in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe scars, discomfort may occur when walking, squatting and getting up;
• avoid intense physical activity.

The effect of femoroplasty will become effective a year after surgery.

Possible complications after hip plasty

As with any plastic surgery, a number of possible complications develop after femoroplasty. As a rule, they appear in the form:

1. Hematoma and gray. This complication happens quite often. It occurs due to damage to a large number of blood vessels and lymphatic capillaries. This leads to the accumulation of both serous fluid and blood in the wound cavity. Large seromas and hematomas are excised surgically, small ones resolve on their own.
2. Necrosis of the skin on which the scar is located. Usually, tissue necrosis occurs due to poor circulation in the area of ​​the inner thighs and strong tension on the edges of the wound. This leads not only to tissue necrosis, but also to the divergence of the seams.
3. Violation of the lymphatic and venous outflow. The complication develops due to damage to the lymphatic vessels and impaired lymph microcirculation. Under the skin of the thighs there is a large accumulation of lymphatic vessels, through which the lymph flows to the lower extremities. As a result, there may be prolonged swelling in the legs. In some cases, the violation of the lymphatic outflow can become chronic, leading to elephantiasis (its large accumulation in the legs).
4. Infection and suppuration of wounds. The complication is caused by a bacterial infection, tissue necrosis and the formation of hematomas and seromas. Eliminated by antibiotic therapy.
5. Partial or complete loss of sensation. This complication is temporary and gradually disappears completely.
6. Increased skin sensitivity. This phenomenon is called hypertension. Sometimes hypersensitivity persists for life.
7. Unsuccessful result. Unfortunately, this also happens. It develops as a result of the fact that the skin is not able to contract to the extent that it provides the necessary firmness and elasticity.
8. Fat embolism. A complication develops when elements enter the blood or lymph that are not found there under normal conditions. Fat embolism often causes vascular occlusion, which causes disruption of local circulation. This is the most formidable complication that leads to a terminal state.
9. Change in skin color of postoperative scars. In place of scars, persistent pigmentation may occur. It can be removed only by special cosmetic methods.
10. Displacement of inguinal scars in the thigh area. The displacement and stretching of the scars makes them very visible. This happens with a large-scale surgical intervention.
11. Asymmetry of the genitals. This complication occurs due to the strong tension of the tissues.

The occurrence of complications after hip plasty depends both on the professional training of the surgeon and on the patient's compliance with the rules during the rehabilitation period.

Advantages and disadvantages of femoroplasty

Like any surgical intervention, this method has some advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of hip plasty:

• long effect of the procedure (10-15 years);
• return to tissues of elasticity, and to the legs of harmony;
• getting rid of excess subcutaneous fat forever (subject to a lifelong diet and constant body weight);
• the acquisition of harmony, harmony and proportionality of the hips.

• deep scars and scars;
• if liposuction is performed, then only in conjunction with a thigh lift, otherwise the skin will hang in unaesthetic folds;
• after plastic surgery, bumps and bumps on the skin may appear, which implies additional correction of the hips;
• long rehabilitation period;
• high risk of complications.

Sometimes leg imperfections can be disguised with well-chosen clothes, but when visiting the beach or swimming pool, they will still cause us significant psychological inconvenience. And hips are no exception. With age, after significant weight loss or after hormonal changes, their upper parts become voluminous and loose, and the skin sags in unaesthetic folds.

Where diets, physical activity and hardware cosmetology are powerless, plastic surgery comes to the rescue. A thigh lift is an operation to reduce their circumference, eliminate folds of sagging skin and remove excess fat.

In this article, we will analyze in detail what a patient has to go through when he decides to correct the aesthetic defects of the upper part of the legs and find out what leading metropolitan surgeons think about this topic.

Indications for surgery

A thigh lift improves the proportions of the contours of the body as a whole, changes the shape of the upper legs, smoothes the skin. Problems in this area can appear after significant weight loss, pregnancy, as a result of age-related changes, lack of exercise, neglected cellulite. Among the main indications for surgery are the following:

• sagging skin, loss of elasticity, the appearance of "dimples";
• fat "pockets", "breeches", "ears" on the hips that cannot be removed with the help of diets, cosmetic procedures or exercise;
• irritation and friction on the inner thighs due to excess skin and fatty tissue.

How is a thigh lift performed?

Preparation for this type of lifting is not much different from other operations: during an internal examination, the surgeon determines the condition and size of the correction zone, and also assesses the general condition of the patient's body. Additional examinations are ordered if necessary.

The surgery itself takes about 2-2.5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. At the same time, quite often a thigh lift is combined with a buttocks, abdomen, liposuction or gluteoplasty - in these cases, the duration of the operation will slightly increase. Depending on the area and location of the lift zone, incisions and postoperative scars can be located on one of several areas of the body:

Where is the lift performed?	What does an incision and scar look like?
Inner thigh	The most common option. The incisions are made from the inguinal folds to the knee area, it will be quite difficult to completely hide them.
Outer thigh	The incision is made from the groin around the hip joint. The scars are quite long, but can be covered with underwear
Full thigh lift	As a rule, it is carried out for patients after severe weight loss. In this case, a spiral incision is made - it starts in the subgluteal fold and, continuing along the inguinal fold, ends at the junction of the thigh and pubis
Combined tightening of the outer thigh and buttocks	It is performed with ellipsoidal incisions through the upper point of the buttocks from thigh to thigh (see also "")

After the incision is made, the skin-fat flap is removed, if necessary, simultaneous liposuction is performed. Then, cosmetic sutures are applied to the operated area and drainage is placed.

rehabilitation period

Full recovery after a thigh lift takes about 3 months. Depending on the complexity of the operation performed, the patient will need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 3 days. Then, within 2-3 weeks, bruises and swelling disappear, the manifestation of which reduces the compression underwear (it is put on the patient immediately after the end of the operation). Finally, the edema disappears after 3-5 weeks, at the same time it will be possible to evaluate the preliminary results of the lifting.

Light physical activity is possible no earlier than after 2 weeks, and active sports activities can be started only after 2 months. Also, during the first month it will be necessary to refrain from visiting the sauna, swimming pool or solarium, sunbathing.

Contraindications, complications, side effects

The main contraindications that exclude the possibility of a thigh lift are:

• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• oncological diseases;
• diseases of the thyroid gland, internal organs;
• acute infectious diseases;
• diseases affecting blood clotting;
• inflammation of the blood vessels in one or both legs;
• pregnancy.

In these cases, the operation will have to be replaced with more sparing hardware cosmetic procedures. Possible complications and side effects are usually associated with the presence of fairly large incisions. These can be hematomas and seromas, inflammatory processes, skin necrosis, etc. Most often, such troubles are the result of surgeon errors and / or non-compliance by the patient with pre- and postoperative recommendations.

How much does a thigh lift cost? Current prices

The prices for this operation vary in a very wide range, the total amount depends on the type and area of ​​correction, as well as the need for additional manipulations (for example, liposuction).

Average prices for a thigh lift in Moscow range from 50,000 to 300,000 rubles. Also, when planning the budget, it is worth paying attention to whether the hospital stay is included in the final amount, since it is mandatory to spend at least a day in it, and most likely even two or three.

Expert opinions:

founder and leading plastic surgeon at Dr. Shihirman, Ph.D.: Of course, such an operation is effective: the hips after it really look toned, excess skin is removed. The question is different - after such a lifting, unaesthetic scars always remain, unfortunately, this cannot be avoided. I hide them in natural folds, but the patient must clearly understand that there will be scars, and very large ones. In general, hip lift surgeries are not done very often. Someone simply does not think about it, someone is shy or not ready to “go under the knife”. Healing is slow and difficult, there are restrictions in movement. For example, if a person was actively involved in sports, then for a long period he has to limit himself in classes. I recall many interesting cases related to the metamorphoses that the patient experiences after a thigh lift. Immediately after the operation, everything looks and feels scary. Two weeks later, when the first results of the facelift become visible, the patient's mood improves, optimism appears that "everything is not in vain"! After some time, when the scars begin to heal and at the same time deform from movement, panic may set in. But in the end, none of my patients regretted the operation. On the contrary, everyone regained a sense of self-confidence and their beauty. Plan the operation at least 1.5 months before travel and other special events that require your active participation. After the operation, it is necessary to refrain from sports and in general from sudden movements and walking. Special silicone-based ointments should be rubbed into the scars - this will prevent them from stretching, maintain skin elasticity and accelerate healing

leading plastic surgeon of the clinic "Studiomed", Ph.D.: In my opinion, the performance of such an operation should be extremely limited - after it a rough scar remains, and excessive skin tension in this area is fraught with necrosis. In addition, the hips are a zone with a very weak blood supply, which imposes certain restrictions on the specialist, creates additional difficulties in healing and can lead to various negative consequences. Read more about these nuances, dedicated to the complexities associated with hip plasty.

MD, Leading Plastic Surgeon of the GEMC Aesthetic Clinic: A thigh lift is one of the components of bodylifting and in the vast majority of cases is performed on patients who, after a strong weight gain, were able to lose weight significantly. Skin that sags and is not able to contract, of course, causes great inconvenience, due to its friction, maceration, inflammation can occur, in addition, a person has restrictions on the choice of clothing, psychological complexes, embarrassment of appearing in public places, in particular, on the beach . The operation consists in removing excess skin and folds of the inner surface of the thighs, while the scar lines are also located on the inner surface. It is virtually impossible to achieve their invisibility due to the anatomical features of this area and the associated healing nuances in the postoperative period. However, if we put on the scales the freedom of movement and the choice of your favorite clothes on the one hand and the presence of a scar on the other, it seems to me that the advantage will be in favor of the first.

Reviews and comments

• 2 August 2017, 11:15 – Lilly:

Quote: Olya

Six months later, when all the stitches are removed, you can already observe the final result, I immediately made my buttocks and thighs.

• 27 January 2016, 17:26 – Diana:

Quote: Olya

How much to recover after such an operation? And how long does the operation take? How is the anesthesia? And when can the final results be seen?

How about without compression underwear! Nowhere! It also fixes the results obtained, blocks some of the edema. Compression underwear also blocks some pain sensations, because it really compresses quite strongly. But I want to note that it does not cause discomfort, as you think. With femoroplasty, they put on such shorts that reach almost to the chest, a little lower. And on such special shoulder straps elastic. Underwear must be worn. There is also some pressure on the tissues, and this allows the skin to contract and heal better and faster. Full recovery in about a month. But in general, you begin to feel normal on the 3rd day after the operation. Nothing much to worry about anymore. But as for the result, you can first see it when the compression underwear is removed, and this is after about a month. And after all the healing - this is where after 3 months, because then the scars are already brightening, and there is no edema. That is, the recovery process is still going on even after the compression underwear has been removed. It is necessary, of course, to constantly appear to a plastic surgeon. At first I went 2 times a week, then I stopped once. Now a year has passed after the operation, I will also go for a scheduled examination. By the time of 2-3 hours, the operation can go. But everything here also depends on the individual characteristics and the volume of the operation. Narcosis is fine. I didn’t worry about it at all, because it’s very modern. It is easy to leave after it, without side effects.

• January 25, 2016, 19:53 – Olya:

Quote: Diana

How much to recover after such an operation? And how long does the operation take? How is the anesthesia? And when can the final results be seen?

• 23 January 2016, 12:20 – Diana:

Quote: Margarita

I had surgery at the age of 27. This is fine. I really had problems with the outer surface of the thighs. There were very strong fat deposits. Therefore, I had a combined operation - liposuction and femoroplasty. This gave positive results. For the most part, of course, you are right that older people have similar problems. But young people too - I want to have beautiful legs. Even when I turned to my plastic surgeon, I was operated on by Chemyanov, he told me that I didn’t want to wait a while and postpone the operation. But I explained that I am a model and legs are very important to me. Therefore, the operation was successfully carried out.

• January 22, 2016, 22:29 – Olya:

Quote: Margarita

I tightened both the outer and inner thighs. And quite successfully, considering that the first time they did me badly. I had liposuction for the first time. So I have bumps instead of smooth and even skin. Just the thing that all patients are afraid of is the washboard effect. And only after that I went to another clinic, where I had a skin tightening and removed these terrible bumps. But I'm glad that in the end I managed to achieve the perfect body.

And why did you have liposuction so unsuccessfully in the first place? And the result is for life? Or will you have to have surgery again? How is the recovery period after the operation?

• January 21, 2016, 22:03 – Margarita:

Quote: Maria

They will most likely do it. Although you need to find a plastic surgeon who can operate well on the stomach and legs too. Do you need liposuction? What do plastic surgeons say?

I did femoroplasty. This is an operation that is done on the inner thighs. I am still young, I have no particular complaints about my figure, but I still want to look perfect. And so I decided to correct the inner surface of the thighs. Now I have perfect, slender legs.

What time did you have the operation? I thought that only women of age do it, because there are several reasons why we do a thigh lift. And the main one, of course, is age-related changes, when flabbiness comes and skin elasticity goes away. Why did you do it at a young age? Who was operated on?

• 15 January 2016, 19:06 – Diana:

I did femoroplasty. This is an operation that is done on the inner thighs. I am still young, I have no particular complaints about my figure, but I still want to look perfect. And so I decided to correct the inner surface of the thighs. Now I have perfect, slender legs.

Quote: Maria

I lost 35 kg! This, of course, is a record for me! I never imagined this, but it happened. The reason was health, which deteriorated with age. And the doctors told me, so to speak, in plain text, that if I don’t lose extra pounds, then there will be severe complications on the internal organs and legs. After that, I actively took up sports, body shaping procedures and everything else. Naturally, I went on a diet. And she's lost weight. But the hips, and the stomach does not look cool. The inner surface of the thighs generally finishes me off. Do you think it is possible to immediately perform plastic surgery of the abdomen, outer and especially the inner surface of the thighs in one operation?

It seems to me that they can do such a large operation. But it all depends on the condition of each part of your body. Maybe there on one hips it will be necessary to work 6 hours. I'm just guessing. Because, after all, femoroplasty is not a quick operation and is quite complicated. It's not done in one hour. Have you been to a consultation?

• 14 January 2016, 23:47 – Maria:

I lost 35 kg! This, of course, is a record for me! I never imagined this, but it happened. The reason was health, which deteriorated with age. And the doctors told me, so to speak, in plain text, that if I don’t lose extra pounds, then there will be severe complications on the internal organs and legs. After that, I actively took up sports, body shaping procedures and everything else. Naturally, I went on a diet. And she's lost weight. But the hips, and the stomach does not look cool. The inner surface of the thighs generally finishes me off. Do you think it is possible to immediately perform plastic surgery of the abdomen, outer and especially the inner surface of the thighs in one operation?

Hip plasty includes a group of aesthetic operations to improve the contours of the legs in their upper part - from the knee to the hip joints. Depending on the existing problem, liposuction, leg lift or lipofilling can be performed during hip plasty. The goal of hip plasty is to eliminate cosmetic defects, improve tissue tone and restore the aesthetic parameters of the hips.

The hip area is subject to changes caused by constitutional, hormonal and gravitational factors, as well as various pathological processes. At the same time, the skin and subcutaneous tissue relax, changing the relief of the inner surface of the thigh, local fat deposits accumulate on the thighs, the soft tissues of the thighs become flabby and sagging. The problems of excessive fullness (or thinness) of the hips, flabbiness of the skin of their inner surfaces are difficult to correct by conservative methods - massage and exercise. These cosmetic deficiencies can be exacerbated by difficulty walking, diaper rash and abrasions on the inner thighs. A radical method of dealing with various types of leg deformities is hip plasty.

When selecting patients for hip plasty, anamnesis data, the state of the musculoskeletal system, and the presence of pathology of the venous system of the lower extremities are taken into account. Each of the plastic surgeries in the hip area has its own strict indications and contraindications for performance. Hip plasty can be combined with bodylifting, which combines a tummy tuck and buttocks lift.

Thigh lift

A thigh lift is an operation to correct the soft tissues of the inner and outer thighs in case of their drooping (ptosis), loss of tone and flabbiness, the presence of excess sagging, uncontracted, stretched skin and subcutaneous tissue. These conditions can be caused by both age-related changes and significant weight loss. As a result of a thigh lift, excess skin is eliminated, the contours of the thigh and tissue tone are improved.

The hip lift surgery is a volume intervention and is performed exclusively under general anesthesia. Several approaches can be used to perform a thigh lift. In one case, the incisions begin in the inguinal folds and then extend to the infragluteal regions. The skin is detached along with the subcutaneous base from the underlying muscle layer 10-15 cm down the thigh. If the hip plasty includes liposuction, then it is performed before the incision is made. Then the excess skin flap is excised, and the soft tissues are pulled up and sutured to the tendons. Hemostasis is controlled, after which the tissues are sutured with an intradermal cosmetic suture. Drainage is installed in the intervention area, which is left for 1-2 days. An aseptic and elastic bandage is applied to the thigh.

Another type of access involves a vertical incision along the inner surface of the thigh with a combined incision in the groin. The length of the incision is determined by the amount of skin to be removed. Various types of incisions are used to lift the back and outer thighs, inevitably accompanied by scarring in these areas. This circumstance should be taken into account by patients when planning hip plasty.

Liposuction of the thighs

Liposuction is indicated in cases where the only problem is the presence of excess fat in the thighs, while skin elasticity is assessed as satisfactory. Excessive fat deposits on the thighs add weight to the lower half of the body, make the contours of the legs uneven and aesthetically unattractive. Hip reduction is performed by removing excess subcutaneous fat.

Liposuction of the thighs, depending on the volume, can be performed in various ways. Minor fat deformities of the thighs can be subjected to a lipolysis procedure. A substance is injected into the correction zones that promotes the breakdown of fat at the molecular level, which does not require its subsequent removal. Injections are performed within a few weeks, after which the problem of local fat deposition in this area disappears. Lipolysis procedures are painless, minimally invasive, but are used only on small areas of the thighs.

Another method of thigh plastic surgery is three-dimensional liposuction, during which fatty tissue is removed using a vacuum through microcannulas several millimeters in diameter. Uniformity and accuracy of fat removal is ensured by 3D computer simulation. At the same time, the preservation of the upper fat layer is achieved, which contributes to giving the tissues of the thighs elasticity and softness of outlines.

The method of vibroliposuction can be used if it is necessary to remove large volumes of adipose tissue. The process of destruction of fat occurs as a result of the vibration of the cannulas, which occurs due to the entry of compressed air into the installation. At the same time, both the procedure of lipolysis and the removal of adipose tissue are simplified, tissue damage is excluded, there are no acute pain sensations, and the rehabilitation period is reduced.

If it is necessary to remove large volumes of adipose tissue, ultrasonic or laser liposuction methods are used. In these cases, the fat is first destroyed by ultrasound or laser to the state of an emulsion, and then pumped out through small punctures in the skin. After large-scale liposuction, excess skin remains, which require an additional thigh lift.

Discharge from the hospital after liposuction of the thighs is possible in a day. For another week, a special compression corset is required.

Lipofilling of the thighs

With the problem of excessive thinness of the hips, a lipofilling procedure is performed - an injection of one's own fatty material in order to form an additional volume of the femoral region. The duration of the hip lipofilling procedure is about 1 hour.

Tiny incisions for thigh plastics with fatty tissues are performed in the areas of natural skin folds (groin or popliteal). To achieve the desired aesthetic result, it may be necessary to repeat the hip augmentation procedure several times, after which a lasting effect is maintained.

Complications and risks

Whatever method is used for hip plasty, it is always associated with the formation of scars of varying severity. The hip area is an area of ​​increased risk for the development of infection and thrombosis, so hip plasty requires the preventive administration of antibiotics and anticoagulants.

After liposuction of the thighs, it is necessary to follow the diet in order to prevent disproportion between slender thighs and areas of the body that have not undergone liposuction. The occurrence of asymmetry after hip plasty may require additional correction.