Vertical Thigh Lift Usually Necessary with Massive Weight Loss

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Thigh lifts are one of the more difficult procedures performed by plastic surgeons. The lower extremity typically has loose skin on the medial aspect making liposuction difficult and generally patients with major weight loss will have laxity of the anterior and medial thigh. Resection of tissue in this area is in a challenging anatomic area with lymphatic tissue and vascular tissue which can cause complications. Additionally the scar location cannot be totally hidden.
Patients frequently will grasp the upper portion of their thigh and pull upwards mimicking the appearance they are hoping to achieve. Unfortunately the surgical equivalent of this is much more difficult and the tension transmitted by pulling of the thigh is never achieved as well with surgery. A vertical thigh lift involves an incision from the groin down to the knee. It can be combined with liposuction. It almost never achieves the same degree of tightness that patients hope for and pushing the limit by excising more tissue can lead to worse scarring. The skin of the medial thigh is very thin and does not allow for multiple layered closure which takes tension off resulting in sometimes unfavorable scarring. This patient lost 140 pounds after a duodenal switch. She had an abdominoplasty, brachioplasty and in a staged fashion had a vertical thigh lift which helped significantly in the very loose lax skin Of her thighs. Of course she had a scar which eventually does fade but never disappears.

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About Thigh Lift

Dr. Lyle offers Thigh Lift surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs, resulting in smoother, more toned legs. This procedure is ideal for individuals with loose skin due to aging or weight loss.

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Meet Dr Lyle - Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh NC

Dr. Glenn Lyle is a board-certified plastic surgeon serving the Raleigh, NC community at Lyle Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Center since 2002. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in breast surgery and body contouring, to enhance patients' appearance after weight loss, pregnancy, and the effects of aging.

Dr. Lyle completed his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts and a plastic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society (Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons society).

Throughout his career, Dr. Lyle has contributed to the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery through research, publications, and presentations at national meetings. His practice emphasizes patient safety and personalized care to achieve natural results.

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