What Is a Thigh Lift? Types, Techniques & Recovery Explained

Описание: Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joubin Gabbay breaks down thigh lift surgery (medial thighplasty) in under 6 minutes. As Clinical Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Gabbay explains who needs a thigh lift, the different types of procedures, and his unique "preservation thigh lift" technique designed for faster recovery with dramatic results.

Whether you've lost significant weight through bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, or lifestyle changes, or you're dealing with skin laxity from aging or lipedema, this video covers what you need to know before considering thigh lift surgery.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Why patients need a thigh lift
1:11 - Common candidates: weight loss, pregnancy, aging
1:40 - Lipedema patients and thigh lifts
2:28 - Types of thigh lifts explained
2:52 - Crescent thigh lift (minimal loose skin)
3:19 - Vertical thigh lift (extensive loose skin)
4:23 - Spiral thigh lift (thigh + lower back/buttock)
5:05 - Dr. Gabbay's preservation thigh lift technique
6:06 - Why this approach means faster recovery
7:50 - Wrap-up and Q&A invitation

KEY TOPICS COVERED:
The core reason for thigh lifts: excess skin that won't shrink back
How skin elasticity works and when surgery becomes necessary
Crescent vs. vertical vs. spiral thigh lift incisions
Why Dr. Gabbay uses aggressive liposuction before skin removal
How the preservation technique protects nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics
Why this approach leads to more comfortable, faster recovery

ABOUT DR. GABBAY:
Dr. Joubin Gabbay is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills. He serves as Clinical Chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and completed his plastic surgery training at UCLA, where he published over 30 research articles. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

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