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Cruroplasty

What is cruroplasty?

Also known as thigh lift or cruroplasty, cruroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin (sagging skin) and/or fat from the inner thighs.

who is this indicated for?

It is recommended for people who are dissatisfied with the shape of their thighs, have experienced significant weight loss in a short period, or have undergone bariatric surgery.

How is cruroplasty performed?

Thigh lift surgery, or cruroplasty, can be performed by removing excess fat from the thigh area through liposuction alone or it can involve a combination of liposuction and a thigh lift procedure to remove excess skin and reduce sagging. The surgery can be performed under general anesthesia or spinal sedation.

The procedure typically takes around 3 hours to complete.

Benefits of the procedure

This surgery reduces sagging and shapes the thigh area, providing patients with increased self-esteem.

F.A.Q.

The patient must wear a compressive garment for at least 30 days, keep her legs raised during the first three days, and avoid physical activities for 30 days. Follow all of your surgeon’s recommendations.
No, physical activity and a healthy diet are important to keep your body in shape. This surgery does not provide stiffening of the muscles, as physical exercises do.
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Why choose Dr. Tulio?

Dr. Tulio Martins is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that specializes in hair transplant using the FUE technique, high definition liposuction and lipolaser, tummy tuck, mammoplasty, face lifting and rhinoplasty. He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgeons (SBCP), Brazilian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABCRC) and is a diplomate of the Brazilian Board of Plastic Surgery.