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A post-bariatric thigh lift is an operation to correct the deformities and sagging on the upper legs due to excessive weight loss after bariatric surgery. Post-bariatric thigh lift surgery can be performed if the patient completed the weight-loss period and is stabilized. Excess and sagging skin and fat tissue on the thighs are removed by making incisions in the groin area, the size of the incision is related to the amount of sagging skin. Other methods, such as diet or exercise may improve the look of the thighs however the results are not fast and permanent as Post bariatric thigh lifts.
The reason for Post-bariatric thigh lift is the excess skin and deformed muscles on the upper legs caused by excessive weight loss after bariatric surgery. Loosened skin on the thighs can be improved by removing it through incisions made during Post-bariatric thigh lift
Good candidates for post-bariatric thigh lifts are those who have sagging problems on the upper and lower parts of the thighs after weight loss. A post-bariatric thigh lift is mostly preferred by women over 40 years of age. However, due to some skin types, loosening can be experienced also at earlier ages. To tighten the thighs after bariatric surgery, a thigh lift is the best option.
Medications that must be refrained from are as follows :
Procedure before the Post bariatric thigh lift begins with a detailed examination conducted by the doctor to plan the surgery accordingly, and to choose the method to use. Patients are informed about the process and details of the surgery. After determining if the patient does not have any allergic reactions to anesthesia and is suitable for the procedure, depending on the operation plan, the doctor decides on either local or general anesthesia.
Vertical incisions made in thigh lifts are to prevent the possible complications patients may experience after horizontal incisions. The following are the reasons for vertical incisions :
Before post-bariatrics thigh lift, patients are put under anesthesia. On the inner line of the thigh, the incisions are made along the groin line to remove the excess skin and subdermal tissues. Operation is completed in about 3 hours and closed with dissoluble stitches. Patients must be under supervision at the hospital for 2 days.
Pain and aching after a post-bariatric thigh lift, after the effect of anesthesia wears off, is considered normal, the pain can be relieved by using the prescribed painkillers.
Scars after post-bariatric thigh lift are in different sizes depending on the size of the incisions made and the amount of excess skin removed. However, scars lay hidden under the underwear line on the groin area. The downward T-shaped scars fade over time but they do not disappear completely. If patients feel uncomfortable about their appearance, they may undergo scar supervision or laser treatment which can be performed 4 weeks after the surgery.
Following is the must-know information after the post-bariatric thigh lift:
Nonsurgical thigh lift methods are not convenient for post-bariatric patients who want to get rid of sagging issues caused by weight loss. Because the thigh area has very sensitive skin, lipo-shaping methods alone can only be applied on a limited scale. To prevent waving, lipo-shaping must be combined with the radio frequency method. However, solving the sagging problems on the thigh permanently is only possible with post-bariatric thigh lift surgery.
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