Background

The curvaceous woman is en vogue, again. Breasts are getting bigger, butts are getting fuller, and there is increasing demand for a fuller more curvaceous look to the thighs. Some women have very slender thighs, due either to genetics or a vigorous exercise program. For those that have this problem, we have designed a solution: a custom implant that slides beneath the fascia lata and gives a bit more curve to the lateral thigh region.

The Operation

A 3 cm incision is made on the lateral aspect of the thigh and dissection is carried down until the surgeon is on top of the thigh muscle sheath (fascia lata). This sheath is then opened and below it a pocket is created for the custom made thigh implant. This implant is placed above the muscle, avoiding many vital nerves and blood vessels. Once the implant is in position, the muscle sheath and the skin are closed. The patient is then taken to the recovery area prior to discharge home.

Post Operative Care

• Patients asked to wear girdle X 1 month
• No strenuous activity for 1 month
• May return to walking the next day and light exercise in 2 weeks

What does Artistry have to do with it?

Everything. In Muscle Augmentation, artistry comes into play both during conceptualization and execution. Dr. Chugay will consider every factor: your body type, symmetry, proportions, the desired result and the most effective outcome with the least invasive action. Unique implant designs are created and proposed implant locations are selected. Finally, a custom-made implant, created just for you, will be manufactured and skillfully inserted to give you the look you've always wanted in the lateral thigh region.

Anesthesia

Dr. Chugay utilizes IV sedation in conjunction with local anesthetic. You will be comfortably asleep during the procedure. Dr Chugay is pleased to offer Goldilocks Anesthesia.

IV sedation:

• Is Less Risky
• Assures Quicker Recovery
• Causes Less Nausea and Vomiting

Many surgeons still utilize general anesthesia. After all, the patient is completely paralyzed and is easier to work on. However, surgeon's ease does not translate to the patient's advantage. Another reason why so many surgeons choose general anesthesia over IV sedation is the experience of their anesthesiologist. It takes more experience to administer IV sedation. Many anesthesiologists and nurses anesthetists do not know how to handle it properly. Many anesthesiologists have little practical experience with sedation. It takes a lot of skill to make certain that patients are comfortably asleep and do not wake up during surgery.

After your Surgery

Although there will be some soreness and discomfort, Dr. Chugay can prescribe medications to make you more comfortable post-operatively. You should avoid strenuous activity for three to four weeks. Dr. Chugay will discuss resumption of activities with you on an individual basis.

Lateral Thigh Enlargement Implants

The CHUGAYs got their work published in the American Journal Of Cosmetic Surgery titled Thigh Augmentation: Giving the Average Woman Curves in the Right Places.

Brief exerpt from the article:

The curvaceous woman is in vogue again. Breasts are getting bigger, buttocks are getting fuller, and there is increasing demand for a fuller, more curvaceous look to the thighs. Some women have very slender thighs because of genetics or a vigorous exercise program. For those who have this problem, we have designed a solution: a custom implant that slides beneath the fascia lata and gives a bit more curve to the lateral thigh region.

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