Kind of Scars to Expect from Medial Thigh Lift?

There are a variety of different ways to perform a thigh lift surgery. The appropriate technique depends on the degree of skin laxity and also the degree of fatty excess. The length and position of the scar can vary greatly depending on how much loose skin there is in the thighs and if this isolated to the upper third of the thigh or involves the lower two thirds of the thigh. There may be a horizontal component of the scar that is in or close to the groin crease and can be both in front and under the buttock crease. There can also be a vertical component of the scar the extends down the inner thigh. These can also be used in alone or in combination. In some cases, liposuction of the thigh can greatly complement the result, especially when there is fatty excess combined with skin excess. Scar healing and quality depend not only on what was technically done during surgery but, more importantly, on genetics. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to have a better idea of what options exist for you and what the potential outcome may be.

                  It’s
safe to say that it’s impossible to perform a medial thigh lift without
scarring.  This operation trades
stretch marks and loose skin for a scar that’s hopefully well positioned.  The patient’s particular anatomy will
have a profound impact on scar placement. 
In the vast majority of patients the scar is positioned along the groin
crease and then extended along the inner thigh towards the knee.

                  Even
when extreme care is taken, wound healing problems may still occur.  It’s important to
realize that wound healing is a dynamic process which varies from patient to
patient.  For these reasons, scars
may take over a year to reach maturity. 
When scars are less than optimal, scar revision may be necessary and
this usually results in a satisfied patient.  With normal wound healing and a well-placed incision, most
patients are ultimately happy with this procedure.