Thigh Lift

Thighplasty

A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, can reshape the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better contours for the thighs and lower body.

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What words should I know about thigh lift surgery?

General anesthesia

Medications that are inhaled and/or given by injection into a vein used during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.

Hematoma

Blood pooling beneath the skin.

Intravenous sedation

Sedatives administered by injection into a vein to help you relax.

Liposuction

Also called lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, this procedure vacuums out fat from beneath the skin's surface to reduce fullness.

Local anesthesia

A medication injected directly to the site of an incision during an operation to relieve pain.

Medial thigh lift

A surgical procedure to correct sagging of the inner thigh.

Outer/lateral thigh lift

A surgical procedure to correct sagging of the outer thigh.

Sutures

Stitches used by surgeons to hold skin and tissue together.

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Anne Taylor, MD

7227 North High Street #256
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Craig R. Lehrman, MD

915 Olentangy River Rd Suite 2140
Columbus, OH 43212

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Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

4030 Easton Station Suite 260
Columbus, OH 43219

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Lambros K. Viennas, MD

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William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

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Columbus, OH 43215

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Bivik R. Shah, MD

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Gregory C. Holland, MD

85 Mcnaughten Road Suite 130
Columbus, OH 43213

(614) 8632745

Anne Taylor, MD

7227 North High Street #256
Worthington, OH 43085

(614) 5692649

Cristiane M. Ueno, MD

915 Oletangy River Rd Dept of Plastic and Reconst...
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 366-4678

Craig R. Lehrman, MD

915 Olentangy River Rd Suite 2140
Columbus, OH 43212

(614) 2938655

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

4030 Easton Station Suite 260
Columbus, OH 43219

(614) 246-6900

Lambros K. Viennas, MD

915 Olentangy River Road Suite 2140 Ohio State Un...
Columbus, OH 43212

(614) 293-8566

William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

285 East State St. Suite 600 Ohiohealth / Ohio St...
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 566-9496

Bivik R. Shah, MD

6499 E. Broad Street Suite 130
Columbus, OH 43213

(614) 322-2500

Gregory C. Holland, MD

85 Mcnaughten Road Suite 130
Columbus, OH 43213

(614) 8632745

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Thigh Lift

Thighplasty

What words should I know about thigh lift surgery?

General anesthesia

Hematoma

Intravenous sedation

Liposuction

Local anesthesia

Medial thigh lift

Outer/lateral thigh lift

Sutures

Table of Contents

Surgeons In Your Area

Anne Taylor, MD

Cristiane M. Ueno, MD

Craig R. Lehrman, MD

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

Lambros K. Viennas, MD

William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

Bivik R. Shah, MD

Gregory C. Holland, MD

Anne Taylor, MD

Cristiane M. Ueno, MD

Craig R. Lehrman, MD

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

Lambros K. Viennas, MD

William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

Bivik R. Shah, MD

Gregory C. Holland, MD

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Thigh Lift

Thighplasty

Table of Contents

What words should I know about thigh lift surgery?

General anesthesia

Hematoma

Intravenous sedation

Liposuction

Local anesthesia

Medial thigh lift

Outer/lateral thigh lift

Sutures

Table of Contents

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Surgeons In Your Area

Anne Taylor, MD

Cristiane M. Ueno, MD

Craig R. Lehrman, MD

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

Lambros K. Viennas, MD

William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

Bivik R. Shah, MD

Gregory C. Holland, MD

Anne Taylor, MD

Cristiane M. Ueno, MD

Craig R. Lehrman, MD

Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS

Lambros K. Viennas, MD

William Abouhassan, Jr., MD

Bivik R. Shah, MD

Gregory C. Holland, MD

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