Can Medial Thigh Lift Tighten the Backs of the Thighs?

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

In
the vast majority of patients medial thigh lift surgery will not significantly
impact the posterior thigh.  When a
medial thigh lift is performed utilizing a transverse groin incision the
posterior thigh skin is unaffected. 
When the incision is extended down the inner aspect of the thigh towards
the knee, the posterior thigh may occasionally be affected.  This is entirely dependent upon the
angle and direction of the skin pull. 
Under these circumstances transverse tightening may occur but the skin
will remain loose in the vertical dimension.  Significant posterior thigh alterations require more
aggressive surgical procedures that specifically target the posterior thigh
region.

In
your case, it’s virtually impossible to make a specific recommendation
regarding the impact of medical thigh lift surgery on your thigh contour
without a physical examination or pictures.  Under these circumstances it’s important to consult a board
certified plastic surgeon who can perform a comprehensive
evaluation and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding whether a medial thigh lift can tighten the backs of the thighs. The answer is yes, a medial thigh lift, thigh reduction, or thighplasty does tighten the back of your thighs. A medial thigh lift is done under general anesthesia. During a medial thigh lift, inner thigh liposuction is performed. Also, an incision is made from the groin to the knee. A large elliptical area of skin and fat is removed from the inner thigh during this dissection. Pulling the inner thigh together pulls from the front and back of the thigh. This pulling tightens the back of the thigh. Therefore, if your thighs bother you, I suggest a thigh lift. Thank you for your question regarding whether a thigh lift tightens the back of the thighs.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

A medial thigh lift that involves a horizontal and a vertical incision can tighten the medial thigh as well the some of the posterior area.  What needs to be evaluated is to see if you need a body lift with elevation of the gluteal area as well as the lateral thighs.
Hope that helps.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It depends on the technique and incisions used. A crescent shaped excision is not likely to produce significant tightening in the posterior thighs. However a longitudinal incision is more likely to provide overall better correction albeit with a longer more visible scar.

Robert Sleightholm, MD · Answer

A medial thigh lift (excision in the bikini area) will not tighten posterior thigh skin. A thigh reduction ( vertical scar) can thighten posterior thigh skin. However the scar is long and wide and is visible.

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Can Medial Thigh Lift Tighten the Backs of the Thighs?

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Answer: Does Medial Thigh LIft also tighten the posterior thigh

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