I've seen that the crescent or mini thigh lift has a scar only in the groin but it seems like it always moves down the leg. Is this true? Is there a way to prevent that?
October 7, 2020
Answer: Yes. By carefully selecting patients for the procedure The crescent/mini thigh lift (a "Type I thigh lift" in body contouring circles) addresses only the vertical skin excess of the thigh. It is effective for skin excess high up in the thigh near the groin, but is vastly underpowered to treat excess beyond about a third of the way down the thigh. It's in patients who undergo this limited procedure when they really need a more aggressive approach - that is, a more extensive thigh lift that addresses the horizontal excess further down the thigh as well. In these patients, the heavy weight of the thigh tissue pulls the scar downward under the force of gravity. Many of us also affix the repair to the deep fascia of the pelvis to anchor the scar in place to prevent the migration you're describing, as well as to prevent spreading of the labia. Good luck!
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October 7, 2020
Answer: Yes. By carefully selecting patients for the procedure The crescent/mini thigh lift (a "Type I thigh lift" in body contouring circles) addresses only the vertical skin excess of the thigh. It is effective for skin excess high up in the thigh near the groin, but is vastly underpowered to treat excess beyond about a third of the way down the thigh. It's in patients who undergo this limited procedure when they really need a more aggressive approach - that is, a more extensive thigh lift that addresses the horizontal excess further down the thigh as well. In these patients, the heavy weight of the thigh tissue pulls the scar downward under the force of gravity. Many of us also affix the repair to the deep fascia of the pelvis to anchor the scar in place to prevent the migration you're describing, as well as to prevent spreading of the labia. Good luck!
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