Abstract
The thighs are a remarkably challenging area to obtain esthetical and functional satisfaction from a patient’s and from a surgeon’s standpoint. Multiple techniques are available to modify the contour of the thighs, including liposuction, crescent horizontal thigh lift, vertical thigh lift, spiral lift, and combinations with circumferential body lift. Examination of the patient deformities and understanding their expectations are crucial in selecting the ideal procedure. Many of the complications often associated with thigh lift procedures can be avoided with simple techniques.
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Sozer, S.O., Agullo, F.J. (2013). Thigh Lift. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21837-8_58
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