Which procedure are you interested in?
Thigh lift
- Operation duration About 1–2 hours, depending on how extensive the lift needs to be
- Type of anesthesia General anesthesia with 1–2 days of hospitalization
- Recovery time 10 days
When a thigh lift is indicated
A thigh lift is ideal for people with overabundant, lax skin on the inner thighs, as often occurs after significant weight loss or due to family predisposition. Laxity is particularly accentuated in the upper inner thigh, closest to the genital area.
Thigh skin can be so lax that it forms folds and surface irregularities that are unpleasant to see and feel. This may also cause discomfort while walking due to rubbing between the thighs which, in some cases, can lead to chronic skin irritation.
Loose skin on the thighs often discourages those affected from engaging in regular physical activity.
What the thigh lift surgery involves
The procedure removes excess skin and fat from the inner thighs to improve tone. It is performed through a skin incision on the inner thigh that extends to and ends at the groin crease.
The technique varies according to the extent of the defect to be corrected. It is performed under general anesthesia and usually requires one or two days of hospitalization.
Arm lift
- Operation duration 1–2 hours, depending on how extensive the correction needs to be
- Type of anesthesia Local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia
- Recovery time 7–10 days, depending on the case
When an arm lift is indicated
After weight loss, fat volume decreases and the previously overstretched arm skin remains excessive and lax: the sagging skin forms a pendulous crescent that moves whenever the arm is brought forward or to the side.
This condition is very common in women and causes embarrassment, especially in summer when wearing short sleeves or strappy tops.
An arm lift is the ideal procedure to solve the problem and restore a toned appearance to the arms.
What the arm lift surgery involves
The operation removes excess skin and, very often, residual fat in the subcutaneous tissue of the posterior aspect of the arm.
Liposuction with very fine, delicate cannulas is often performed during the procedure. Skin removal is performed through an incision along the medial surface of the arm: this incision is relatively hidden because it faces the chest.
The result is a marked improvement in the tone of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the arms.
