Pursestring thigh lift: direct approach for a problematic deformity.
Extreme thigh lipodystrophy localized in a "saddlebag" distribution can be difficult to treat with conventional body-lift approaches. We present a case of extreme thigh lipodystrophy treated with suction lipectomy and direct excision of skin and fat. The circular defects were closed with pursestring sutures and yielded a greatly improved contour and minimal iatrogenic deformity or scarring. In properly selected patients, the pursestring thigh-lift can provide a superior esthetic result.
Garcia
Jesus A
JA
Division of Plastic Surgery, Shriners Burns Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Driscoll
Daniel N
DN
Donelan
Matthias B
MB
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques