Body Contouring Following Bariatric Surgery And Massive Weight Loss: Post-Bariatric Body Contouring

Author(s): Bishara S. Atiyeh, Shady Hayek and Amir Ibrahim

DOI: 10.2174/978160805238711201010079

Thigh Lift

Pp: 79-87 (9)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Thigh lifting for excess soft tissue and skin laxity became an essential part of the lower body contouring after massive weight loss. Since early 1950’s, thigh deformity and different techniques of thigh lift have been addressed. In this chapter, we address and review the anatomical considerations of the different procedures of medial thigh lift and lateral thigh lift as well as the combined techniques.

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