Thigh lifting / Leg Lift
Cruroplasty or leg lift consists of improving the appearance of the legs for those patients who have had a major weight loss.
What is a leg lift?
This surgery improves the contour and firmness of the muscles by removing excess skin on the inside of the leg. The incision can be on the inside of the groin, the buttock crease or on the inner side of the buttock. They are proportional to the amount of skin removed, the goal is to make the scars as inconspicuous as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Who are candidates?
Patients who undergo this procedure are those who underwent a bariatric procedure and lost weight rapidly.
Does it require hospitalization?
This is an outpatient surgery, no hospitalization is required.
What type of anesthesia is used?
It can be performed under general or local anesthesia, a previous medical evaluation is necessary.
Technical data
Hospitalization: Ambulatory
Anesthesia: General or local
Resting time: 3 days
Dr. José Cortés
Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon graduated from the Autonomous University of Mexico.
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