L-Shaped Lipothighplasty

Bracaglia, Roberto; Tambasco, Damiano; Gentileschi, Stefano; D’Ettorre, Marco

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“…Overall, 447 patients (age: 24-77 years) were treated in the 16 studies. Different surgical techniques were used for thighplasty: fascial anchoring,[ 8 9 ] concentric medial lift,[ 10 ] T-shaped technique,[ 5 11 ] double triangle technique,[ 12 ] scarpa lift,[ 13 ] vertical lift,[ 6 7 14 ] horizontal lift,[ 6 7 ] L-shaped technique,[ 15 ] and personal technique. Follow-up ranged from 0.5 month to 112 months.…”

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“…Pooling the data, complications were observed in 191/447 patients (42.72%). The most frequent complications were: wound dehiscence (82/447 patients, 18.34%)[ 5 6 8 9 10 12 17 18 19 ] seroma (36/447 patients, 8.05%),[ 5 6 9 13 18 ] wound infection (21/447, 4.96%)[ 6 11 15 18 ] hypertrophic scarring (11/447 patients, 2.4%),[ 7 8 9 10 15 ] and scar migration (16/447 patients, 3.57%). [ 7 10 16 18 ] Rare complications were partial skin necrosis (one patient)[ 18 ] and lymph fistula (one patient).…”

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Complications associated with medial thigh lift: A comprehensive literature review

Sisti

Cuomo

Zerini

et al. 2015

J Cutan Aesthet Surg

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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.

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Complications associated with medial thigh lift: A comprehensive literature review

Sisti

Cuomo

Zerini

et al. 2015

J Cutan Aesthet Surg

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“…If laxity and lipodystrophy is affecting the whole thigh, a full-length vertical thighplasty may be necessary, and among these techniques the T-scar has the strongest contouring potential. However, the greater contouring power must be weighed against the extent and visibility of the scars, the augmented risk of lymphatic rupture and the well-known issues of a T-point [17]. Capella and Matarasso [10] stated that 95 percent of dehiscences occurred at the intersection of the closure at the thigh perineal crease, and Gusenoff et al [18] reported 68 patients undergoing full length T-scar vertical thigh lift with 74% overall complication rate.…”

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Helix Thigh Lift. A Novel Approach to Severe Deformities in Massive Weight Loss Patients

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Roxo

Roxo³

et al. 2021

Journal of Investigative Surgery

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Background: After massive weight loss, the severe gynoid body contour deformities are not always faceable with optimal results. The thigh is one of the most demanding area to address; therefore, the approach should be virtually individualized. The authors describe the helix thigh lift: A novel technique that combines vertical with horizontal axis of pull. The goal of this ultimate customization is to dramatically impact physical functioning and esthetics of this patient population. Methods: Thigh lift patients from 2016 to 2019 were assessed retrospectively; fourteen patients were selected for helix thigh lift procedure. Preoperative markings, surgical technique and outcomes were described. The mean follow-up time was 14.8 ± 3.2 months. A questionnaire was administered to evaluate the results. Results: Fourteen female patients (mean age, 42 ± 4.8 years) underwent helix thigh lift after massive weight loss. The overall complication rate was 36 percent. They were all minor complications and were treated in an outpatient setting. Seroma formation was the most frequent, at 29 percent. No skin necrosis was reported. Complication development was straight related to the age of the patient (p = 0.0455). The patients were very satisfied with the overall outcome. Conclusions: Helix thigh lift effectively addresses the severe gynoid body contour deformities. The high satisfaction and the reasonable complication rate suggest that this is a safe and effective technique. The age of the patient was significantly associated to complication development. A dramatic improvement of ease in performing activities of daily living along with reduction of the skin problems leads to significant improvement of the quality of life.

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“…20 More recently, other authors have described their experience with combined liposuction medial thigh lifts. [21][22][23][24] However, studies directly comparing outcomes of standard excisional versus liposuction-assisted vertical medial thigh lifts in the massive weight loss population are lacking in the current literature.…”

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Concomitant Liposuction Reduces Complications of Vertical Medial Thigh Lift in Massive Weight Loss Patients

Schmidt

Pollhammer

Januszyk

et al. 2016

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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L-Shaped Lipothighplasty

Abstract: The medial lifting technique defined as L-shaped lipothighplasty is a valid, fast, and safe technique and can reduce early and late postoperative complications in a critical and troublesome area for the surgeon who is going to correct the deformity.

Cited by 15 publications

References 17 publications

Complications associated with medial thigh lift: A comprehensive literature review

Complications associated with medial thigh lift: A comprehensive literature review

Helix Thigh Lift. A Novel Approach to Severe Deformities in Massive Weight Loss Patients

Concomitant Liposuction Reduces Complications of Vertical Medial Thigh Lift in Massive Weight Loss Patients

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