Thigh Lift or TUG Flap Surgery to Remove Stretch Marks?

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I have posted before for inner/outer of thigh stretch mark removal. I would like to do a something similar to thigh lift or tug flap. Although my scars would be smaller then those for TUG flap,  I do not mind the scars as I have stated before this is something I would like to find a doctor to perform.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about getting a thigh lift or TUG Flap surgery to remove stretch marks. A thorough physical examination with a plastic surgeon experienced in a thigh lift, thigh reductions, thighplastys, and the TUG flap must be completed. After your evaluation, your plastic surgeon will give you their opinion. In my opinion, I would go with the thigh lift, thigh reduction, or thighplasty. This should result in more skin being removed than a TUG Flap. A thigh lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia. It involves thigh liposuction and an incision from the groin to the knee—in your case, a giant elliptical area of skin and fat and accompanying thigh stretch marks. I hope I've answered your question about whether you should have a thigh lift or a TUG flap to remove stretch marks.

Robert W. Kessler, MD, FACS · Answer

The thigh lift is an operation designed for contour improvement. The inner and outer thigh are addressed by separate operaions which are performed with incisions placed within garment lines.
A clear understanding of the operation and what can be achieved with it will be important in making your decision.
Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you understand each of the points above. Look at before and after pictures so that you have a clear understanding of the post operative results.
The more information you have the better decision you will make.
Good luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A TUG flap is a free flap based upon the gracilis muscle used in breast reconstruction. It often uses the same crescent type if incision as a medial thigh lift.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

There is no treatment for stretch marks except excision.
If the stretch marks are associated with laxity of the skin as in abdomen or thighs then the excess skin and the stretch marks that fall within it can be removed.
Inner outer thigh lift incision will start at the buttock crease and hugs the labia going lateral within bikini line to the buttock.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

While Thigh Lifts are quite effective, most people do not fully understand the extent of these operations and scarring involved nor that the extent of sagging would dictate the necessary operation.
Inner thigh skin is thin and offers poor tensile strength. In many cases, with the exception of massive weight loss patients with significant sagging, such procedures merely exchange one deformity for another.
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