Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)

GET RID OF HANGING SKIN ON YOUR THIGHS.

Losing weight is an impressive accomplishment for anyone. But people who make it to their ideal weight occasionally need one additional step to finalize their appearance. Depending on how long you had extra weight and how much weight you lost, excess skin may be a separate issue if the skin was not able to mold to the new size and shape of your body. The thighs are specifically an area of concern for a lot of patients. Thigh lift surgery (also called thighplasty) trims loose skin on the outer or inner thighs to reveal a firmer, more contoured appearance. Thighplasty surgery has risen in popularity because it offers natural results for patients who don’t want hanging skin on the thighs.

Thigh lift surgery is commonly performed on patients who have lost 100 or more pounds. It is also popular for older people who are concerned about excess skin due to age, as well as with women whose body shape changed due to pregnancy. If you have hanging, loose, or wrinkly skin on the upper thighs (either the inner or outer thighs or both), thigh lift surgery may be an option.

Surgical Technique

During a thigh lift procedure, patients are typically under general anesthesia. An incision is made close to the top portion of the thigh in the natural crease where the thigh attaches to the torso. This incision typically continues down to the mid-point of the thigh area. This allows enough room to use liposuction (if necessary) to remove isolated pockets of fat as well as to trim all loose skin at the top thigh area. The remaining skin will be pulled upward so it is tight and safely secured with sutures. In specific cases, an incision may be necessary for the outer thigh area or underneath the buttocks, depending on the amount of tissue being removed. This surgery reshapes the complete thigh area, leaving a shapelier, tighter, more contoured appearance.

Recovery

Thigh lift surgery takes an average of 3 – 4 hours to complete. After the surgery is over, you will be monitored and then sent home to begin your recovery process. There is typically swelling, discomfort, and bruising during the first days of recovery. Within a few days, most patients are up and slowly walking, which is recommended for improved blood circulation and a speedier healing period. The full recovery period typically takes about 6 – 8 weeks. At-home wound care instructions will be provided to help the incision to heal properly. Even though there will be some scarring, the new shape and contour of your thighs can help you raise your self-esteem, and you can show off your legs with pride.