Leg Lift

Leg lift aesthetic operation is an aesthetic procedure performed under the scope of body aesthetics and applied especially on the area of the skin sagging on the inner leg. It is very difficult for persons to shape certain areas of body, even though they are healthy eating and exercising. The inner leg area is one of these areas and it takes a lot of effort and time to tighten it. Especially in individuals struggling with overweight problem, even if the ideal weight is approached, it is very difficult to remove the deformation in this region. In such cases, tightening and healing in the inner leg area can be achieved with the leg lift operation under the scope of body aesthetics.

Under what conditions is leg lift applied?

Overweight, weight gain and aging can be shown as the cause of sagging in the leg skin. It is the aging effect, not the aging itself. Leg lift operation may be needed especially because of the wrong lifestyle and the effect of aging.

Due to aging and other weight problems, sagging occurs especially in the inner leg area. Leg stretching operations are preferred due to aesthetic concerns and also functional problems . It becomes difficult to walk, run or engage in any activity, and various problems such as rash are observed. However, it is possible to prevent all these problems with leg lift operation and lifestyle changes.

Before Leg Lift Operation

It should not be forgotten that the leg lift operation is also a surgical intervention and it should be performed by professionals who are experts in their fields. The planning stage is very important in all body aesthetic operations. The pre-operation process is critical for the patients who will have an operation in the leg lift.

It is of great importance to be able to correctly identify the deformation experienced by the person. The operation to be applied is determined in accordance with the parameters such as the size of the sagging skin and the thickness of the fat layer. In some cases, it may be necessary to perform liposuction-supported leg lift operation especially in skin sagging caused by weight gain and loss.

The problems of some individuals who need a leg lift operation may be limited to sagging in the groin area, and in this case, the operation is terminated with a small surgical scar that will remain within the underwear area. However, in some cases, there may be a serious problem in the groin area and the entire inner leg section. In this case, after surgery is performed, there will be a scar that is not visible when viewed from the front and back. The patient can have tight legs afte this surgery.

Leg lift operation is mostly performed under general anesthesia and in clinical settings. The duration of the surgery is approximately 2 to 4 hours, patients must be under observation in the hospital for 1 night.

After Leg Lift Operation

Patients may be discharged after 1 day of hospital stay, unless an additional complication is observed after leg lift operation. The patient should not take a shower during several days, and patients should act according to the doctor's instructions, thereby the rate of recovery will increase and the risk of complications will reduce. A special corset should be worn for a period of 1 month after the end of the operation. In addition, patients are recommended to sit and lie in a position that will keep their legs above the heart level for a while. It is possible to do activities such as sports gradually after a period of 1 month. In this process, it is necessary to keep the operation area clean and prefer cotton underwear.