French specialist of plastic surgery abroad

Thighs lifting

These pictures illustrate a current clinical case, the results are not reproducible from one person to another.


  

This surgery is performed without general anaesthesia



Surgery time varies by an average of 1:30 pm but depending on the surgeon and extent of improvements.

In order to ensure the best possible post surgery monitoring and limiting the complications and side effects, it is recommended to stay as appropriate in the clinic two nights.

The bruising (blue) and edema (swelling) will decrease but can appear within 10 to 20 days following the intervention.

The pain is generally unimportant, only the feeling of tension and throbbing during the period of healing are unpleasant.

The scar is often dew during the first 3 months, a period during which any exposure to the sun is prohibited, then it starts to "launder" gradually from 1 to 3 years.

· In the country where surgery is taking place

 

Of course it is provided during the stay in the clinic by the surgeon and monitors medical teams at all time to possible complications, also by several inspection visits during the convalescence period required by the surgeon during the patient stays in the hotel (approximately 10 days).

·During the comeback in your country

 

During the first week, If it is necessary the surgeon need to be in close contact by phone, mail or webcam and works with your Doctor to ensure that everything goes normally.

 

Back advised to a normal social life: 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the nature of patient occupation or work. The practice of a sporting activity may be resumed gradually from the 6th week post-surgery.

After three months with regular control of patient’s health by the qualified surgeon if the firsts results are satisfactory. If this is not the case, he will inform you about new treatments (surgery) or if it is necessary to wait.

the final result of the thighs plastic surgery can be interpreted only 6 months to 1 year after surgery (changing healing essentially).

 

Imperfections results requiring further treatment (surgerical touch):

- abnormal development of scar that can thicken,
- migration down the scar, exhibiting to a risk of traction on the vulva
- Slight thighs asymmetry or small surface irregularities resulting from liposuction



Surgeons will inform you about all complications risks and side effects that can occur even more improbable during your exchanging contacts but also during the surgery contract awarding called (informed mutual consent) which includes all information about this surgery. 

For initial information the medical literature refers to the possible of following complications (besides those related to anesthesia):

- the phlebitis, pulmonary embolism accidents are rare but the most daunting. The risks are reduced by wearing anti-thrombosis, a lift and an early anti-coagulant.

- The loss of sensitivity of the upper part of the inner side of the thigh, which may last from 3 to 6 months after surgery.

- a haematoma (fairly rare)

- Infection, prevented by prescribing antibiotics

- Skin necrosis (a phenomenon rarely observed)

Generaly, we should not overstate the risks, but simply be aware and seemingly that surgery still a small share of vicissitudes.

The use of a qualified plastic surgeon assure that he has the training and competence required for avoiding these complications, or treat them effectively if it is necessary.