Medial Thighplasty — Anatomy, Fascial Suspension, Vertical Lift, and Lymphatic Safety

This episode reviews the core principles of medial thighplasty, focusing on inner thigh anatomy, deformity classification, surgical planning, fascial suspension, and complication prevention.Topics include superficial and deep thigh fat, the superficial fascial system, Colles’ fascia, the femoral triangle, great saphenous vein protection, lymphatic preservation, massive weight loss deformities, weight stability, and the five-type medial thigh deformity classification. The episode also covers transverse thigh lift, Lockwood fascial anchoring, Candiani fascio-fascial suspension, extended vertical thigh lift, prone apex lift, bottleneck markings, Rohrich’s liposuction-assisted technique, superficial UAL/SAL, skin avulsion, wound dehiscence, seroma, lymphocele, DVT/PE prevention, barbed sutures, drain management, and cyanoacrylate closure. Part of Dr. Lara’s Plastic Surgery Compendium — a high-yield audio reference for plastic surgery trainees and surgeons.DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing healthcare professionals. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any individual patient. The content presented reflects general surgical principles and should not be used as a substitute for formal medical training, clinical judgment, or consultation with qualified healthcare professionals. Listening to this podcast does not establish a physician–patient relationship.SEO / Topic Keywordsmedial thighplasty, thigh lift, medial thigh lift, body contouring, massive weight loss, thigh contouring, superficial fascial system, SFS, Colles fascia, Scarpa fascia, femoral triangle, SAIL mnemonic, sartorius, adductor longus, inguinal ligament, great saphenous vein, lymphatic preservation, thigh lymphedema, lymphocele, transverse thigh lift, horizontal thigh lift, Lockwood thigh lift, fascial anchoring, Candiani technique, fascio-fascial suspension, labial spread, recurrent ptosis, vertical thigh lift, extended vertical thighplasty, bottleneck marking, apex thigh lift, ischial periosteum suspension, Rohrich thighplasty, liposuction-assisted thigh lift, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, UAL, suction-assisted liposuction, SAL, skin avulsion technique, seroma, wound dehiscence, Caprini score, VTE prevention, barbed sutures, cyanoacrylate glue