I) Before treatment Back

 « A thigh lift combined with liposuction on the inner thighs and knees will give you more youthful looking, shapelier legs; the firming effect not only smoothing but tightening your skin so your thighs no longer touch while walking. »

« There are two ways we get a natural looking thigh lift, firstly by situating the scar discreetly in the natural groove between body and thigh; secondly by combining liposuction with skin reduction to remove flabbiness, ensuring smooth results. »

« During your preparatory consultation with the anaesthetist or the surgeon, we would ask you for the results of a general medical examination to spot any medical contraindications. You should take no aspirin or anti inflammatory medicines for ten days prior to your visit. »

« Hospitalisation is from 24 to 48 hours for this type of procedure. »

« The treatment lasts about one and a half hours. »

« A light epidural or a general anaesthetic is needed for this type of procedure, once again, depending on how much work is to be done. »

« Firstly we carry out liposuction, using a very fine ¾ mm tube to get regular results all across the interior of the thighs. Then we remove a 2 - 10 cm band of skin from the top of the inside thighs, stretch the thigh skin up to its new position, then secure it in place, deep stitching it to the muscles all up the inside thigh. Sutures are made in the thigh/body crease and drains attached. »

« The very fine discreet scar is hidden in the bikini area, running along the side of the pubis, disappearing down the body/thigh crease, then along the buttock crease. »

« We take all active measures before, during and after the treatment to reduce risks to the minimum, namely of haematoma and infection. We prescribe antibiotics from two days before to seven days after treatment and carry out all preventive measures during treatment.
Particular care has to be taken with fuller-bodied patients or with those with sequels of obesity or heavy tobacco use. Sensitivity in the area may be modified temporarily. Any risks associated with the anaesthetic will be clarified during pre-treatment interviews. »

« There is a very low risk of phlebitis for this type of treatment. It consists of a blood clot appearing in the deep veins of the leg, which can detach and move to the lungs, causing a lung embolism. We can effectively deal with this risk using anti-coagulants and support stockings during your whole stay. During the treatment, we also do leg massages. So far, we have had no cases of phlebitis at all. »

III ) After treatment : Back

« This is moderately painful treatment, rated at 3.5 on a scale of 0-10 by patients. Your inside thighs may well feel strange with tingling sensations, which will disappear after a period of three to four months. »

« You will see most of the results (70% reduction) immediately and residual swelling will disappear after about three months. »

« You will have a check up after 10 days, then three weeks, then every six months. Of course you can make an appointment at any other time too. »

« You will only have to wear an elastic panty for 10 days to two weeks. »

« The only treatment you will need are antibiotics for five days after leaving the clinic and normal painkillers. You will be able to shower as soon as you get home. »

« You can start work after four days if you have a sedentary job, although if you have any journeys to make in your car or by foot you should wait for ten days and only then start gradually. »

« You should not do even the gentlest sport at all for a six week period, and you should make no wide leg movements either. The best way to start physical activity again is swimming. »

« You will have to consult your local health authorities and your private health insurers to see if you can be supported financially following a serious illness or congenital deformation, for example. »