Thigh lift surgery can be used to help treat various areas of the thigh, including:

• The inner area of the upper thigh
• Just the upper third of the inner thigh
• The full length of the thigh
• The outer thigh
• The back of the thigh
• The full thigh (from front to back, side to side, and top to bottom)

You may be an appropriate candidate for thigh lift surgery if:

• You have loose, sagging skin of the thighs
• You have unwanted fat around the thighs
• You are in good physical and emotional health
• You have realistic expectations
• You are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle post-procedure

If you have excess fat or loose skin around the thighs that is causing you discomfort or embarrassment, a thigh lift may offer the following benefits:

• Tightened skin around the thigh
• Reduced fat around the thigh
• Enhanced definition of the thigh
• Improved overall body aesthetics and proportions
• Increased self-confidence

Thigh lift surgery, also known as thighplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that is used to help improve the appearance of the thighs by removing excess fat and skin. The thigh lift is a surgical procedure that requires incisions to each leg and is typically recommended only after treatment without surgery (e.g., diet and exercise) is ineffective.

There are a variety of thigh lift treatment options, including a mini thigh lift, vertical thigh lift, posterior thigh lift, spiral thigh lift, outer/lateral thigh lift, and inner/medial thigh lift surgery.

Depending on your treatment needs, your doctor may recommend one or more of the before mentioned treatment options. If you have low skin elasticity, your doctor may suggest liposuction in conjunction with a thigh lift.

To further enhance the overall appearance of your body, your doctor may also recommend additional cosmetic treatment options, including a tummy tuck, arm lift, or buttock augmentation.

Treatment cost, recovery time, and results will vary from patient to patient based on the type of thigh lift procedure performed and if additional procedures are recommended.

• The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia / general anaesthesia or other sedation methods. Once you are comfortable and relaxed, the procedure can begin.
• Your surgeon will carefully make an incision into the thigh. Depending on your treatment needs, the size and placement of the incision may vary. Some patients may only require a small incision near the groin area. Other patients may require an incision that extends from the groin down and behind the thigh.
• Once incisions are made, excess skin can be removed and your doctor can reshape the thigh.
• The skin will then be contoured around the muscle and closed back up with stitches, clips, or skin adhesive.
• While there may be some post-surgery swelling and bruising, results are typically visible immediately after the procedure is complete.
• Your doctor will provide you with any post-procedure aftercare recommendations to help ensure a healthy treatment recovery.

Your recovery will depend on the procedures you have as well as the extent of skin removal.

you may be able to return to work within one week and be ready to resume exercise within one month.

If More extensive procedures are done in addition to thigh lift, you will require a longer recovery and may require a short inpatient stay.

Pain is well controlled with analgesics and moderate rest.

The areas are usually sore for 5-7 days and is actually numb or has reduced sensations.

A pressure garment or corset is mandatory to be worn 24/7 for a period of 6 weeks or more.

A nutritious diet and adequate fluid intake definitely helps with good energy levels and comfort.

Dressings are necessary every 4th/5th day for approximately 2 weeks.

By the end of 5-7 days, your comfort and energy levels will be near normal and you may be permitted to resume work if your profession involves purely a desk job.

Any strenuous physical activity is restricted for a period of 4-6 weeks.

All strenuous physical activities like running, jogging, going to the gym, swimming and any contact sports are to be restricted for a period of six weeks and should be resumed only after you have been given a green signal from your surgeon.

Even immediately after surgery, much flatter outline is definitely noticeable.

The result may be still masked by the swelling due to surgery which will gradually reduce over a period of 4-6 weeks.

Approximately by the end of 2-3 months when the healing is complete and the swelling has completely disappeared, you will see gratifying final results.

During your initial thigh lift consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and their team.

Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed. Your skin quality will also be evaluated.

Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and what will help to achieve your desired results.

Thigh lift cost, benefits, recovery time, risks, and limitations will also be discussed. The doctor’s patient coordinator will review treatment scheduling with you.

The most important thing about planning your surgery is to choose the correct qualified Aesthetic plastic surgeon. More specifically, ensure that the chosen surgeon is routinely performing breast lift surgeries.

MEDICATIONS:

You must STOP the following medications approximately 2 weeks before surgery – blood thinners such as ecosprin, clopidogrel, warfarin etc, estrogen containing hormones, Vitamin E, ginseng, green tea, gingko balboa, garlic pearls, ayurvedic supplements.

SMOKING

It is imperative that you completely stop smoking for a minimum of 1 week prior to your planned date of surgery as it can significantly increase your risk for anaesthesia as well as delay wound healing and increase your risk for post-surgery complications.

FITNESS

You will be advised a set of routine pre-operative investigations to ensure that you are fit for anaesthesia and surgery.

Once you have decided to pursue surgery, Aesthetic international® stands ready to partner with you during this life decision.

We are dedicated to our patients and open communication is never compromised. The better informed our patients are, the better they are at making their decisions.

We believe in providing the highest patient care and through your assigned patient advisor, you can be sure every consideration is made to ensure your expectations are the same as the final results.

Aesthetic international® has the latest technological advances to ensure your satisfaction with your breast lift. Our plasticsurgeon is highly educated and trained in all of the latest medical advances.