Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) Benefits
When it comes to having the best look for the beach, your know it involves having a trim, toned, and slim body. That means you need to get into shape before the summer, exercising, eating right, and treating yourself like you should. If you have lost a lot of weight, however, you may have some issues with skin laxity. That’s why our Cancun plastic surgery center is here to help.
Getting the Body You Have Always Wanted
When you lose a lot of weight, you may notice that you have some loose skin that doesn’t quite shrink around your slimmer frame. The reason this happens is because of the nature of skin laxity. Skin can stretch far, but it can only tighten so much. No non-surgical options are available to reduce this lax skin, but thankfully there are surgical options to consider for different parts of the body.
What is a thigh lift (thighplasty)?
When you visit Cancun cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alfonso Gonzalez Cepeda, he will determine if a thigh lift is the best option for you. A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that is designed to specifically target loose skin or sagging skin of the thigh. This means the inner thigh as well as the front and the back of the thigh.
How is a thigh lift performed?
The thigh lift procedure will differ depending on the part of the thigh that needs to be recontoured. During an inner thigh lift, an incision is made at the junction between the inner thigh and the pubic region or groin area. For a thigh lift that targets the front and outer thigh, an incision will be made around the bottom edge of the bikini line and the top of the leg. Whatever the case, excess skin is removed and liposuction may be used to remove any excess fat deposits. The skin is then pulled taut so that any drooping or sagging is eliminated. And of course, these procedures can be adapted to your needs.
Benefits of a Thigh Lift
The benefits of a thigh lift can be as dramatic for your body contour, in some cases as dramatic as a Cancun tummy tuck. The skin of the thighs will be much tighter and toned, with no drooping or sagging from excessive weight loss. In addition to this, the incisions are generally well hidden by most bathing suits, which means you will not have to worry about visible scarring. Any scars from the procedure will fade over time and we will strive to make them as unnoticeable and small as possible.
Comprehensive Body Contouring Options
We mentioned other body contouring options above, and it’s not uncommon for thigh lift patients to undergo other body sculpting surgeries for a comprehensive enhancement of their appearance. Undergoing a post-bariatric surgery body lift, for instance, would involve multiple contouring surgeries, which is ideal after losing a lot of weight after gastric bypass or gastric banding surgery.
Schedule a Consultation for Body Contouring
To learn more about your many options for surgical body sculpting and enhancement, be sure to contact our Cancun cosmetic plastic surgery center today for an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
