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Q: What is a leg lift?
A: Gravity is a very strong force on this planet. As we age, it affects our legs too. It is not just women who have lost significant amounts of weight who complain about the loose skin on their legs. As we get older, the skin tone in our legs decreases and tends to sag. The skin of the inner thigh tends to lose tone fastest. There are basically two surgical procedures involved in a leg lift. The short scar lift removes some skin of the thigh and leaves a scar hidden within the natural creases of the groin. The longer lift removes more skin, but the scar is more visible and placed vertically on the inside of the thigh. In both procedures the soft tissue of the inner thigh is suspended to a ligament in the groin. This gives the procedure longevity as it protects against further sagging. As with all plastic surgery procedures, it is important to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to determine which procedure may be right for you. Dr. Josh Korman, M.D., is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has been a member of the clinical faculty of Stanford University for 15 years. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the California Society of Plastic Surgery. He received national attention for his use of lasers in plastic surgery and for body lift surgery. Dr. Korman has been featured on “20/20”; CNN; The New York Times; The San Jose Mercury News; Gentry Magazine, and The Metro. Dr. Korman volunteers his services as physician in developing countries with Interplast; he has served on its board of directors. Locally he donates his time to the Community Breast Health Project in Palo Alto, Calif. He is an accomplished musician and playwright. He has been named one of San Jose Magazine's "Top Docs" every year since 2000. Send your questions to Josh@smartnow.com. |
