If your thighs could do the talking, what would yours say? We’re not all born with model-esk legs but achieving a smooth and sculpted pair of thighs isn’t out of reach. Depending on your goals and individual body aesthetics, a thigh lift can smooth, trim and tighten. And, in the case of cellulite, there are non-invasive cosmetic treatment options to compliment surgery.
A surgical thigh lift removes excess skin and fat and sculpts and contours. If skin elasticity is a key area to address, a thigh lift in conjunction with liposuction may be required to remove fat deposits. Surgery involves tightening the underlying muscles and tissues to create a smoother, toned appearance. When excess fat and skin are removed, this may simultaneously help with cellulite removal. Incisions are placed on the inside of the thigh, and in some cases, small reductions can be performed with a scar concealed in the groin area only.
Surgery length varies from person-to-person. In some cases, a thigh lift can take 90 minutes, but a larger lift may take up to three hours. Recovery typically takes up to six weeks and compression bandages play an important role. Bandages support wound healing, minimise the stretching of skin, aid scar healing – reducing visibility and stretching, and aid the prevention of labial splaying.
Alongside thigh lift surgery, non-invasive treatments can amplify cellulite removal, as cellulite can be notoriously hard to shift. Why? Because of fascial banding – essentially fibrous bands that run perpendicular to the skin. Cellulite forms when these fibrous connective bands anchor the skin to the underlying muscle, with fat cells in between. These fat cells then push up against the skin, and the bands pull downward. The result is a dimpled, uneven surface on the legs – and sometimes in other body areas like the hips, stomach and buttocks.
Well, there is no magic one-size-fits all cellulite treatment, a popular therapy is radiofrequency which may help break up the tissue and fire up collagen production. Alternately, vacuum assisted tissue release – essentially cutting the connective bands, releasing the tissue. Sofwave™ may also be an effective option in the cellulite battle. Sofwave's™ SUPERB technology received FDA clearance to be used for short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite. The ultrasound energy produced by Sofwave's™ unique SUPERB technology passes through the skin’s surface, where the mid-dermal tissue is heated at a precise depth and temperature, in turn rejuvenating collagen fibres and lifting the skin.
Whatever your leggy goals for summer and beyond, attune trusted and qualified cosmetic and reconstructive surgical expertise to carry out your procedure – or procedures. Always turn to those who put best practice and safety first and foremost.
