Thigh dermolipectomy
Mammary Prosthesis 
For whom this is prescribed
When there is a great loss of weight, it is common that flaccidity of the internal part of the thighs occur as the skin of this region is very thin and does not contract enough after weight loss. Thigh dermolipectomy is a plastic surgery which aims at removing skin excess, promoting a more natural contour of thigh and less flaccidity.
Anesthesia
Epidural or generalanesthesia is used depending on the plastic surgeon´s prescription..
Hospitalisation length
Length of hospitalising is 1 or 2 days, depending on the evaluation of the plastic surgeon.
Surgery complications
Complications are rare in thigh dermolipectomy surgery, but the commonest are: hematoma, seroma, infection, keloid, thrombosis and problems with anesthesia.
These complications are most common in patients who are smokers, which is why it is necessary to stop smoking at least a month before plastic surgery. As for oral or injectable contraceptives, it is vital to stop using them a month before.
Post-operative care
The patient must avoid moving too much, mainly opening his/her legs, standing up or walking.
When the scar is very close to the groins, it is forced by excess of agitation. The less the scar movement, the smaller its widening.
Results
Dermolipectomy results will be seen 6 months after the plastic surgery, the period in which tissue accommodation and scar maturing occurs.
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