Thighplasty / Thigh Lift

Thigh lift surgery or thighplasty is a cosmetic procedure during which a surgeon reduces the excess skin and fat from the thighs to give them a lifted-up and more proportioned appearance. The fat removal part of this surgery also improves contours.

Thigh lift surgery is usually recommended when fitness regimens and weight control efforts are not enough to help you achieve a firmer and more balanced body appearance. The guaranteed symmetrical thigh appearance that augments your overall beauty is why you want to undergo thigh lift surgery.

What Causes Saggy Thighs?

Inner things may become saggy due to muscle loss, weight loss, or aging. Thigh sagginess occurring after losing weight is due to the skin’s inability to bounce back. The muscle tone of your thighs may decrease unless you adhere to a fitness regimen to maintain the firmness and contour of your thighs. Aging is another factor causing the skin on your legs to lose tone.

How Do You Know If You Need a Thigh Lift?

The following factors make you a good candidate for a thigh reshape with thigh lift surgery:

• Saggy skin on thighs
• Chaffing while running or walking
• Rashes on the inner thighs
• Difficulty during intimate moments due to oversized thighs
• Difficulty wearing fitting clothes
• A recent history of bariatric surgery
• Having lost a significant amount of weight
• Desire to have firmer, more proportional thighs

How Do You Prepare for A Thigh Lift?

Your doctor may ask you to follow a few guidelines to prepare for a thigh lift. Those guidelines include the following:

• Go for lab tests or medical evaluation.
• Follow the prescription for medication. You can also ask your doctor to adjust your current medication.
• Avoid smoking.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, and herbal supplements, as these can cause blood thinning.

Thigh Lift Techniques

Two techniques are used in thigh lift surgery, depending on the treatment site.

• Medial or inner thigh lift
• Lateral or outer thigh lift

Medial or Inner Thigh Lift

The inner thigh lift involves an incision in the groin area. This incision is extended downward and wrapped around the backside of the thigh. This thigh lift procedure may also include removing excess skin from the area between the groin and knee. The incision, in this case, is made along the inseam.

Lateral or Outer Thigh Lift

This thigh lift generally involves creating an incision from the groin and extending it around the hip until it reaches the lower back. Surgeons nowadays use advanced surgical methods to ensure that the incision remains largely invisible when swimsuits are worn. Nonetheless, the incisions made during this surgery are usually extensive.

Thigh Lift Surgery

The following steps are involved in a thigh lift:

• Anesthesia: The surgeon will administer an anesthetic solution to help you relax during the procedure. The anesthetic solution used before surgery may be intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your doctor will determine the appropriate option based on your requirements or preferences.
• Incision: Once the anesthesia comes into effect, the surgeon will make an incision at the groin and extend it downward towards the inner thigh or over the hip towards the back.
• Fat and skin removal: After making the incision, the surgeon will remove fat deposits from the area or cut out the excess skin responsible for thigh sagginess.
• Closing the incision: Once the excess skin and fat are removed, the surgeon will suture the skin. Other items used to secure the surgical wound are adhesive tapes or clips.

There will be some swelling and bruising in the treated region, but this is a normal part of any surgical procedure. Your doctor will give you medications to control pain and provide instructions for wound care.

What can I expect after a thigh lift?

Since this surgery involves general anesthesia in most cases, you won’t remember anything that happened during the procedure. The surgical staff will keep you in the recovery room until the effect of general anesthesia wears off.

Expect to feel some tiredness and nauseousness upon waking up. This feeling, however, is temporary and subsides in no more than three hours. The surgical staff would have wrapped your thighs in bandages and will give you a particular compression garment. You will see small drainage tubes coming out of the bandages. These tubes are usually placed under the skin to remove fluids from the surgery site.

Thigh Lift Before and After

What are the benefits of thigh lift surgery?

Thigh lift surgery delivers the following benefits:

• Improved thigh appearance and overall look of the lower body
• Improved self-confidence
• May augment weight loss efforts
• Prevents or reduces rashes on the inner thighs
• Reduced flabby appearance in the upper leg area

Common Thigh Lift Complications

The complications of thigh lift surgery are rare, provided you get this treatment from a skilled surgeon. You can discuss the possible risks of this surgery during the initial consultation.

Here is the list of complications that might occur after the treatment.

• Anesthesia risks
• Bleeding 
• Fat necrosis under the skin
• Wound separation
• Persistent pain
• Poor wound healing
• Loose skin
• Prominent scarring

Remember, most of these complications may be associated with the lack of care after surgery. Therefore, it is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.

How long does it take to recover from thigh lift surgery?

Intermediate recovery after thigh lift surgery generally lasts 4-6 weeks. However, some patients may need more time, depending on their particular procedure or the pace of recovery. The swelling may continue until the complete recovery, which may take six months. Your surgeon will allow you to resume non-strenuous exercises and short walks 2-3 weeks after surgery.

Thigh Lift FAQs

Consult Our Surgeons

A thigh lift helps you get the much-desired improvement in your body’s symmetry by altering the shape of your lower body. But the success of this procedure depends significantly on the surgeon’s expertise. 

One of the most reputable medical facilities where you can undergo this surgical procedure is EuroMed Clinic Dubai. This clinic is home to highly certified practitioners and surgeons who use state-of-the-art technology and tried-and-tested methods to help you achieve your health and cosmetic goals. For more information or to book a consultation, fill out the form below.

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