The vertical medial thigh lift

Joseph F Capella

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2014.06.005

The vertical medial thigh lift

Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;41(4):727-43. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.06.005.

Author

Joseph F Capella¹

Affiliation

¹ Capella Plastic Surgery, 545 Island Road, Suite 2A, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA. Electronic address: jfcapella@aol.com.

PMID: 25283458
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.06.005

Abstract

This article discusses management of the post-weight loss thigh deformity. Beginning with an explanation of the soft tissue variables contributing to the thigh and medial thigh deformity in the postbariatric individual, the article describes the important elements of selecting and screening candidates for surgery and the ideal sequence of procedures that should be followed to optimize results in this patient population. A detailed step-by-step description of the author's technique for medial thigh lift is provided along with multiple examples of outcomes. Aftercare is reviewed along with potential complications and their management.

Keywords: Body contouring; Cosmetic surgery; Excess skin; Inner thigh lift; Medial thigh lift; Plastic surgery; Surgical technique.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cosmetic Techniques*
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures*
Esthetics
Humans
Lipectomy
Patient Care Planning
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Selection
Thigh / surgery*
Weight Loss