The Thigh Midine™ is a wedge-shaped, surgical positioning pillow that helps approximate the ideal, anatomic position with the patient in the lateral decubitus position.
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Of all areas treated by liposuction, the thigh is probably the most vulnerable to poor intraoperative positioning.
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Awkward positioning of the patient during liposuction increases the risk of cosmetic unsightly defects and irregularities.
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They facilitate superior aesthetic results for liposuction by allowing the surgeon to confidently remove enough fat to achieve significant improvement, while minimizing the risk of excessive fat extraction.
Benefits:
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Prevents liposuction defects
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Reduces risk of excessive liposuction that can cause indentations
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Helps to position & maintain the targeted thigh area in the ideal anatomic position during surgery
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Maximizes patient comfort during surgery
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Reduces touch-up, revision surgeries
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Happy Patients = More Referrals
In the lateral decubitus position the Midine™ minimizes the pseudobulge by abducting the upper-most thigh. In fact, the trochanteric pseudobulge can be completely eliminated by using the Midine™ and also rotating the femur anteriorly and medially and pointing the toes of that foot in a “pigeon-toed” fashion. This maneuver causes the trochanteric tubercle to be displaced anteriorly, and medially. By using the Thigh Midine™ in this fashion, the surgeon can reduce the risk of creating a trochanteric depression due to excessive liposuction.
When using the Thigh Midine™, the patient should be in the lateral decubitus position, with both legs straight. Lifting the uppermost thigh, the Midine™ is placed between the thighs as illustrated. Two-inch wide paper tape may be used to secure the Midine™ to the surgical table and prevent it from sliding. A cloth towel placed over the top of the Midine™ provides additional comfort for the patient’s thigh and leg.
(Pillows now come in a sleek, black color. Sterile covers no longer available.)
