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Medial Thigh Lift What does it try to accomplish? Reduces excess skin and fat from the upper inner part of the thighs How is it done? An incision is made in the groin running round to the buttock crease and the inner thigh is undermined. The skin is then lifted and the excess removed. How long does the operation take? About two hours How long is the stay in the clinic? One night What type of stitches are used? Dissolvable What type of dressing is used? Sticky padded tape How long is it left on? Two weeks Is there any bruising? Can be severe. Tracks down the leg Is there any swelling? Not usually very marked What pain will there be? Some discomfort and pain on movement initially Where are the scars and how bad are they? In the groin. Usually hidden by underpants How long does it take to recover? About three weeks When is the final result seen? Up to a year How long does it last? Permanent Common Complications
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