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The medial thigh is a place that sheds easily and may be associated with skin laxity. The causes are genetic, major weight loss and skin aging.
Patients seeking plastic surgeon stating that they have to walk a sagging diaper rash and exaggerated on the medial thighs. Treatment can only be liposuction, if there is excess fat located, but if there is excess and sagging skin is necessary to combine liposuction and removal of excess skin.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE The types of anesthesia used are: epidural or general anesthesia. The incisions and scars vary depending on the amount of excess skin,which may be located only in the groin and extending to aa medial thigh, reaching to the knee .
POSTOPERATIVE Postoperatively, usually requiring the use of compressive elastic mesh and depending on her plastic surgeon, lymphatic drainage.
Duration of results: permanent, but can be changed if the patient has gained weight.
Complications that can occur: hematoma, infection, abnormal healing and partial return of sagging.
RESULT Benefits: improves the contour of the thighs when walking there is more friction between the thighs, improved self-esteem and wellbeing.
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