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

Question

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!

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi I am so satisfied in Baltimore, MD. Thank you for your question regarding you could undergo a mini inner thigh lift with scar placement in the panty line.  Thank you for your history and pictures.  
Yes, you could undergo a mini inner thigh lift with scar placement in the panty line.  The mini thigh lift with the incision in the panty line is called a crescent thigh lift.  During a crescent thigh lift, an incision is made in the infra-gluteal fold, which is the area where the buttock joins the back of the thigh.  The incision is extended forward in the groin, in the crease between the pubic region and genitalia, and in the crease of the inner thigh.  It is crucial to secure the scar to the pelvic periosteum, which is the dense connective tissue layer that envelops the pubic bone, using permanent sutures during the procedure.  The crescent thigh lift incision is stabilized with these permanent pelvic periosteum sutures, which reduce the likelihood of significant known risks associated with the procedure.  This method reduces the likelihood of labial spread and the opening of the introitus (entrance to the vagina) by securing the scar to the bone.  It also reduces the likelihood that the scar will travel down the inner thigh by anchoring the incision to bone.  A modified longitudinal vertical medial thigh reduction is an additional option for addressing redundant skin in the inner thigh.  A vertical incision is made from the groin partially down the inseam of the thigh.  The incision would extend beyond the lowest skin crease.  The disadvantage of this method is that the incision that results is more conspicuous than the crescent thigh lift that was previously mentioned.  The crescent medial thigh lift/reduction is performed under general anesthesia and typically requires 2 to 3 hours to complete.  Allow for a recovery period oftwo to three weeks.  It is recommended that you refrain from using staircases for the first two weeks.  To get an accurate assessment of what exactly you need, schedule a free virtual consultation.  Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual consultations.   I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the thigh reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the thigh lift, thigh reduction, vertical thigh lift, medial thigh lift, spiral thigh lift, crescent thigh lift, or thigh lipo, contact an experienced plastic surgeon.   Please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing thigh lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 thigh lifts.  Make sure they have the before-and-after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before-and-after photos and review their RealSelf profile.   Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA. (President of  the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

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

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

Hi. It is very difficult to get an excellent result with a scar in the bikini line, as this often drops. I find my best results are usually with some liposuction & a vertical lift, or else a lower placed transverse scar.  Ensure your doctor talks you through all options & potential complications. All the best

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