Mini inner thigh lift with scar placement in panty line? Is that possible? (photos)

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Hello, I am looking for a dr who can help me. I would like a mini inner thigh lift with a scar that can be covered with my panty line. I don't think I'll need a scar from groin to knee. May have to travel but really dont want to. Thanks in advance

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

Yes, you can certainly qualify for a thigh lift using a bikini line incision only.  I would suggest some liposuction in the area to be performed at the same time, but in your case it would do very well.I used to do an awful lot of these cases in the early 2000's - when Mt. Sinai hospital (my hospital) was doing 1000 gastric bypasses each year.  I certainly had some experience with the scar down the thigh like an inseam, but that was very painful and brought with it several complications which I found unacceptable.Find yourself a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that has done a bunch of these and go see him or her.  I think you are a good candidate.Good Luck!

Rohit Jaiswal, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and posting photos. 
Upper thigh lifts can be done with the incision placed in the groin crease, which should be covered by the underwear usually. Patients with excess skin/fat limited to the upper 1/3 of the thigh are good candidates for this procedure. 
It is important to be evaluated in person by a plastic surgeon before making any treatment recommendations. Though photos are helpful, your anatomy and exam will be more important in determining if this procedure can be done for you. 
Best wishes, 
Rohit Jaiswal, MD
Plastic Surgeon; Las Vegas, NV

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your picture and question, you seem to be a good candidate for a groin incision thigh lift,the scare in that area is hidden well, always see a board certified PS.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
A groin crease thigh lift is not for everyone, usually the patient has more skin laxity and less fullness. Also with this type of lift, the scar does usually lower on to the thigh and cannot always be hidden by the underwear. I would suggest having an in person evaluation to discuss all your options and determine what will get you the best result.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, you may be a candidate for a mini thigh lift.  It also depends on your goals for surgery.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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