Indications
As we age, many of us experience a loss of skin elasticity in the thigh, hip, or buttock areas. This can be compounded by genetics or weight loss, often resulting in skin that appears flabby and dimpled. For many people, this results in lost self-esteem and increased self-consciousness, and often makes shopping for clothes, wearing a bathing suit, or even wearing shorts an unpleasant experience.

Procedure Description
The principle of the operation is straight forward. The skin of the thigh is stretched and the excess is removed with the scar well hidden in the groin crease. In cases of massive weight loss or a large amount of excess skin, the incision may be placed along the inner aspect of the thigh. Sometimes Doctor Mariotti may use liposuction to smooth the edges and reduce the volume of the thigh.

Recuperation and Healing
For the first week following surgery, you will be allowed light activity only with no bending or lifting. While each case is individual,.thigh and buttocks lift recovery generally takes one to two weeks; you can usually return to work in a couple of weeks, and resume vigorous exercise or contact sports in approximately four to six weeks.