Thigh Lift Grand Rapids by Dr. Shannon D. Armstrong, MD
Thigh Lift in Grand Rapids, MI | Dr. Shannon D. Armstrong, MD
Understanding Thigh Lift Surgery
Life's transformations can result in unwanted excess skin and fat in the lower body. A surgical thigh lift, or thighplasty, effectively improves areas of sagging in the inner and outer thigh region, restoring a more pleasing body contour.
Why Consider a Thigh Lift?
Fatty deposits on inner and outer thighs often resist diet and exercise. Many patients become discouraged after losing weight without seeing significant changes in their lower body's proportions. A thigh lift can successfully trim excess fat, skin, and tissue to achieve a more attractive body balance and symmetry.
Thigh Lift Procedure Details
Candidate Qualifications
The ideal thigh lift candidate is at a healthy, stable weight with realistic expectations. Elite Plastic Surgery prefers non-smoking patients without health conditions that might complicate healing or increase infection risks.
Procedure Techniques
- Inner Thigh Lift: Targets sagging skin in the inner leg region
- Outer Thigh Lift: Addresses tissue along the outer thigh and hip area
- Potential combination with liposuction for enhanced contouring
Potential Procedure Outcomes
A thigh lift can comprehensively address the upper leg's entire circumference, from buttocks to knees. Surgeons can remove loose skin, reduce cellulite appearance, and create a more toned, streamlined lower body profile.
Recovery and Results
Results typically last five to ten years, depending on maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Initial recovery involves limited activity, with gradual return to exercise under surgical guidance.
Potential Risks and Considerations
- Possible surgical risks include infection, scarring, and healing complications
- Scarring is strategically minimized through precise incision placement
- Individual healing processes vary
Complementary Procedures
Thigh lifts can be combined with other body contouring procedures like liposuction or abdominoplasty to achieve comprehensive aesthetic goals.
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