Cairo Plastic Clinic 

Body contouring after major weight loss reduces the excess skin and fat that is left behind from the expansion of skin, loss of fat and lack of tissue elasticity that often occurs after a major weight loss. This sagging skin commonly develops around the thighs and legs making your body appear irregular and misshapen.

If you have undergone dramatic weight loss either through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, and you are at your optimum weight loss goal, you may choose to have this procedure.

Am I a good candidate for the surgery?

Your visit with Dr. Wilson will determine if you are a good candidate. In general, the following are guidelines for body contouring after massive weight loss.

• Adults whose weight loss has stabilized
• Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that could impair healing.
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what body contouring can accomplish.
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness.





What should I expect from my consultation?

During your consultation, you will learn about the surgery, its limitations and risks, and discuss your needs and concerns.  Dr. Wilson will examine your body and will consider such factors as the quality of your skin tone and the contour of your body. He will explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate for you. You may also schedule an additional consultation to view computer imaging so that you can visualize the results of the surgical technique specifically designed for you.

You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received including previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.



How is the surgery performed?

There are many types of thigh and leg lifts that can be performed. Elements that will influence the decision include your body habitus, amount of redundant skin and adipose tissue that you have in your thigh and knee region. The medial thigh lift will lift and tighten the sagging skin of the inner thigh. Incisions are usually placed in the groin.

The vertical thigh lift will tighten the skin along the whole length of the thigh, and incisions are placed along the inner aspect of the thigh in the most hidden area.



This 70 year old patient desired thigh contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her thighs, and reduce the friction between the inner thighs.  A medial thigh lift and liposuction of her knee region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the groin and the toned skin of her thigh and knee region.

This 36 year old patient desired thigh contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her thighs, and reduce the friction between the inner thighs, following a sleeve gastrectomy and massive weight loss.  A vertical thigh lift and laser liposuction of her knee region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the inner thigh and the toned skin of her thigh and knee region., with eradication of all cellulite.

And after the lift:

This 29 year old patient desired thigh contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her thighs, after massive weight loss.  A vertical thigh lift and liposuction of her knee region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the inner and the firm toned skin of her thigh. Also note the restoration of the space between the upper part of the inner thighs. Both frontal and side views are shown, as well as extent of skin and fat removed.

This 46 year old patient desired thigh contouring to remove the excess skin and fat from her thighs, after massive weight loss following a sleeve gastrectomy.  A vertical thigh lift and liposuction of her knee region were performed. Note the almost invisible scar in the inner and the firm toned skin of her thigh. 

And Invisible scar in inner thigh: