Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Removing excess abdominal skin and fat and repairing separated abdominal muscles for a flat, firm contour.
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Thigh Lift
Removing loose inner-thigh skin after weight loss to tighten and redefine the leg contour.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2.5–3.5 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 14 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 28 days
About this procedure
An operation to remove the ptotic skin and fat of the inner thigh that causes chafing.
Surgical approach and technique
The incision is concealed in the groin crease; the skin of the inner thigh is tightened and the excess tissue removed.
Who is it for?
Suitable for patients who develop chafing between the thighs or whose thigh skin is ptotic after weight loss.
Recovery
Restrictions on walking are observed for 10-14 days. A firm line is obtained along the inner thigh.
Back to desk work: approx. 14 days. Social recovery: approx. 28 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Is the surgical scar visible from outside?
The incision is concealed in the groin crease, so it is not visible from outside beneath underwear.
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