Leg lift is a surgical procedure that aims to achieve a tighter and more aesthetic appearance by surgically removing sagging or excess skin and fat tissue in the legs.
How is Leg Lift Surgery Performed?
In leg lift surgery, skin abundance and excess fat tissue are first evaluated with an examination. It is recommended to start the surgery with liposuction because this provides more stretching by emptying the skin.
Then, the excess skin is stretched towards the groin for leg tightening. Since the scar is placed in the groin area, it is usually not visible. However, this method may not be suitable for patients with excessive skin sagging, and the procedure is performed with a long incision on the inner side of the leg in those with excess skin. After this technique, the excess skin is removed and the scar remains inside the leg, almost invisible when viewed from the front and back.
What Should We Pay Attention to Before Leg Lift Surgery?
- I recommend that you do not smoke 1 week before the surgery,
- Blood thinners such as aspirin should be stopped 1 week before.
- Consumption of herbal products such as green tea, flaxseed, cherry stalk, tomato seed should be stopped 1 week in advance.
Is Leg Lift Surgery Painful?
- We apply local anesthetic to this area just before you wake up during the surgery and it minimizes your pain for 10 hours.
- After you are discharged from the hospital, you can get through this process very easily with standard painkillers.
- Using a corset after the surgery will reduce edema formation and will speed up your wound healing.
Are the Results of Leg Lift Surgery Permanent?
This operation is permanent as long as there are no major weight changes in your body. It is appropriate to have it after the weight loss process is completed in patients who are considering leg lift after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
