Thigh and buttock
lifting is the surgical procedure to reduce excess
skin and sagging of the thighs and buttocks. Weight
loss, aging, and the effects of gravity can cause the
skin and tissue of these areas to droop or sag.
With every surgery
there are possible risks and complications:
Dr. Yaker performs thigh and buttock lifting
procedures successfully each year. The techniques for
these procedures have improved and generally the
results are favorable. However; there are risks
associated with this surgery. Possible complications
following surgery include infection, bleeding, poor
healing, opening of the surgical incision, and
reaction to anesthesia. Smokers will need to stop
smoking 6 weeks before surgery and continue not
smoking until approximately 4 weeks after surgery.
Smoking greatly increases the risk of complications
during the healing process.
About the Surgery:
The procedure is performed in our on site AAAASF
certified ambulatory surgery center under general
anesthesia. A lateral thigh/buttock lifting procedure
requires Dr. Yaker to work through an incision at the
top of the buttock area so the scar may be hidden
within the bathing suit line.
Dr. Yaker will remove excess tissue and skin to
contour the new shape of the buttock and lateral
thigh.
The inner thigh requires and incision in the groin
area, leaving the scar to be hidden within a bathing
suit or underwear lines. New techniques have helped to
reduce the scars, as well as to disguise their
appearance.
Pre
Operative Instructions
For Thigh &
Buttock Lifting
2 Weeks Before
Surgery:
- Do not take aspirin
or ibuprofen products (You may take Tylenol)
- Do not take any
diet pills or similar appetite suppressant
medications, (i.e. Metabolife)
- Do not take any
herbal preparations, (i.e. St. Johns Wart)
- Do not take Vitamin
E
- Do Not Smoke - This
will greatly interfere with the circulation and
healing process causing major complications.
Products Needed at
Home:
Fill you
prescriptions given to you during your pre-op visit:
- Percocet, Lortab,
or Dilaudid is for the pain
- Keflex is an
antibiotic (you will need to take all of these as
directed)
- Diazepam is a
muscle relaxer
- Extra-strength
Tylenol
- Benadryl 25mg - For
Occasional Itching
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Bacitracin Ointment
- Q-tips
The Night Prior to
Surgery:
- Eat a bland meal -
Nothing Spicy
- Take a Pepcid AC
The Day of Surgery:
**Eating
or Drinking Prior To Surgery Will Result in
Cancellation of the Surgery**
- Wear loose
clothing, something very easy to put on after
surgery. (Do not wear jeans or tight clothing)
- Do not wear make-up
- Leave all jewelry
and valuables at home
- The person caring
for you after surgery will need to stay with you
for at least 48 hours.
Post
Operative Instructions
For Thigh &
Buttock Lifting
Medications:
- Take your pain
medications for the pain. Do not take it on an
empty stomach.
- Take the
antibiotics as directed until they are all gone.
- Sometimes
patients will develop a yeast infection from the
antibiotics, if this occurs call the office.
- Should you become
constipated, you may use an over the counter
stool softener. If you do not have relief from
your stool softener, call the office.
- Remember no
aspirin products until 2 weeks after surgery.
Other Things to
Remember:
- If you feel you are
in an emergency situation, please call the office
at any time. Our phones are answered 24 hours a
day. These calls include: abnormal bleeding,
abnormal swelling, severe pain, or a temperature
over 101 degrees. Other calls should be made
during business hours Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. -
5:00p.m.
- You will have
bandages to cover the incisions, and you will be
placed in a surgical garment for support.
- Should the incision
areas have drainage, place gauze bandages under
the surgical garment over the draining area.
Should the drainage continue, call the office.
- Try to keep you
activities to a moderate level.
- Most patients take
10-14 days off from work.
- Most patients find
placing pillows behind their back and under their
knees helps them to feel comfortable while
resting.
- NO SMOKING
- We ask that you not
drive for 10-14 days after surgery.
- We encourage you to
massage lotions containing Aloe Vera and Vitamin E
on the scars to help during the healing process,
once all of the sutures have been removed.
- Keep activity
moderate for the first 4 weeks. After 4 weeks you
may ride a life cycle, take walks, and lift light
(5-8lbs) arm weights. After 6-8 weeks you may
resume normal activities as tolerated.
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