Complications associated with medial thigh lift: A comprehensive literature review

Abstract

Medial contouring of the thigh is frequently requested to improve appearance and function of medial thigh deformities, following massive weight loss or aging process. This surgical procedure can be associated with a significant rate of complications. Our aim was to consider the complications and outcomes according to the performed technique, through a wide and comprehensive review of the literature. A search on PubMed/Medline was performed using “medial thighplasty”, “medial thigh lifting” and “technique” as key words. As inclusion criteria, we selected the clinical studies describing techniques of medial thighplasty. We excluded the papers in which complications related to medial thighplasty were not specified. We also excluded literature-review articles. We found 16 studies from 1988 to 2015. Overall, 447 patients were treated. Different techniques were applied. Complications were observed in 191/447 patients (42.72%). The most frequent complications were wound dehiscence(18.34%) and seroma (8.05%). No major complications, such as thromboembolism and sepsis, were observed. Minor complications occurred in a high percent of patients, regardless of the performed surgical procedure. Patients should be informed about the possible occurrence of wound dehiscence and seroma, as common complications associated with this surgical procedure.

Comparative analysis on the effect of low‐thermal plasma dissection device (PEAK PlasmaBlade) versus conventional electro surgery in post‐bariatric body‐contouring procedures: A retrospective randomised clinical study

“…A retrospective study was performed with data of 24 patients who had undergone post‐bariatric upper arm lift or upper thigh lift surgery from January 2017 to June 2018 at our Department for Plastic and Aesthetic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery at AGAPLESION Markus Hospital at Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The surgical techniques of upper arm lifting and thigh lifting are well known and well described elsewhere . The patients included 22 women and 2 men.…”

Multiple (Median, Ulnar, Radial and Medial Antebrachial) Nerve Injury Associated with Brachioplasty

“…Complications associated with brachioplasty include nerve injury. 1 The medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve is the most common nerve injury encountered with brachioplasty. 1 Injury to other nerves is uncommon.…”

“…1 The medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve is the most common nerve injury encountered with brachioplasty. 1 Injury to other nerves is uncommon. 1,2 To the author's knowledge, postbrachioplasty multiple (median, ulnar, radial and medial antebrachial) nerve injury has not been previously reported.…”

“…1 Injury to other nerves is uncommon. 1,2 To the author's knowledge, postbrachioplasty multiple (median, ulnar, radial and medial antebrachial) nerve injury has not been previously reported. The author presents a case and discusses the etiology and management.…”

The Present and the Future of ALT Free Flap: Regeneration Concept in Lower Extremities Reconstruction

“…Focusing on the vascular role of the periosteum in bone regeneration, some evidences underline how it is fundamental to guarantee an environment suitable for regeneration. Although there is a consensus on the use of ALT as a reference strip to cover the loss of substance, there are several alternatives proposed in the literature [7,11].…”