Thight Lift Before Tummy Tuck and Labia Stretching in Groin Versus Vertical Incision?

I would suggest an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to be done first. As the procedure implies, the tummy tuck almost exclusively takes care of the abdomen. The abdominoplasty or tummy tuck does very little to the inner leg. The extent of how far laterally or over the hip region the abdominoplasty incision extends, will determine how much impact the abdominoplasty has on the lateral thigh. Typically, the longer the abdominoplasty incision is, the more impact there is on the lateral thigh. The... more

Thigh lift scars are usually visible. When placed in the groin they almost migrate down somewhat and therefore are visible in a typical one piece bathing suit that does not have some type of skirt. They are better hidden, however, then a scar which travels down the entire length of the inner thigh. The benefit of the vertical scar is that it can get out more tissue in the right places and often helps the lower portion of the upper thigh which is the area that bothers many people. Many times... more

There is a fascial separation between the leg and abdomen, which keeps domains separate. In all but the most lax of individuals, this will maintain integrity. All things being equal the groin incision probably has a higher risk of labial separation, but this is more dependent upon technique and judgement rather than pattern of excision. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks and body contouring procedures each year... more