Abstract
Redundant thigh tissue can be corrected by the thigh lift. However, this is a seldomly used procedure because of postoperative problems such as inferiorly displaced and wide scars, vulvar distortion, and early recurrence of ptosis. In order to limit these complications, we developed a deep anchoring technique based on the overlap of the adductor longus and gracilis fasciae. A group of 18 patients underwent a medial thigh lift using this technique and were followed for at least 12 months after surgery. The fascio-fascial suspension gives strong vertical support with minimal tension on the skin, thereby reducing the complications traditionally associated with this procedure.
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Candiani, P., Luca Campiglio, G. & Signorini, M. Fascio-fascial suspension technique in medial thigh lifts. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 19, 137–140 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00450249
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00450249