Thigh Lift
A Thigh Lift is a surgical operation that lifts and tightens the loose skin of the thighs to create a more streamlined silhouette. The procedure mainly addresses the inner thigh area and can be combined with liposuction, giving a natural appearance.
The sagginess of the thighs is almost equivalent to losing weight and aging. It remains the most difficult and most frequent problem in reconstruction. In women, the reconstruction of this issue is more frequent and urgent.
The drop of the thighs is treated by removing the skin and grafting the rest from the inner thigh region so that the section is hidden within the thigh-groin area and is covered by underwear. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia or sedation. A hospital stay is not necessary but caution is required for the next 7-10 days following the surgery
More about Thigh Lift
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthetic
Hospital Stay: Overnight
Downtime: 2 weeks
Results: Permanent
Suitable for: Sagging skin in the thigh region
FAQ
This will be decided at your consultation. If you are a smoker you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery as smoking can result in poor healing. The best candidates are medically healthy men and women who are within a few pounds (i.e. 10%) of their ideal weight.
If you are significantly more than this then you will be asked to reduce some weight before going ahead with any surgery. A thigh lift is usually performed to remove obviously loose, hanging skin, which has arisen as a result of some weight loss, and which will not go with even the most diligent of exercises and diet.
Once you’re back in your room and recovered, you will notice that you will be wearing a compression garment which will help control the swelling and subsequent bruising. Dr Samouris prefers to mobilize his patient early and so once you feel reasonably comfortable you will be instructed to get up and around.
The dressings will need to be re-examined and changed in about 5 days or earlier of course if there is a problem. You may notice some bloody soiling on the inner aspect of the thigh. This is normal. If it is excessive, one of the nursing staff will pad it for you and adjust your dressing.
Pain and discomfort is always subjective. You may find that any pain you feel is probably more noticeable when standing or and walking in the first few days following surgery. It usually involves a pulling or tightening sensation in the inner aspect of the thighs. It is advisable therefore that for the first week or so you should take regular painkillers in order to minimise this.
Most patients usually need 2 weeks off work or any strenuous duties. Many patients feel that they can gradually start to resume their normal activities after this with the view to be able to exercise fully from 6 weeks after thigh lift surgery. It is important to remember that some minor swelling will still be present at this stage and will take some months to fully reside.
A Thigh lift provides an excellent solution to individuals who are troubled by redundant and excess skin and fat on their thighs. Providing you accept a potentially lengthy scar and recovery period, the results can be fantastic. This procedure will give confidence to the individual and allow them to wear clothes and do things that previously felt unsuitable. The effects are generally long lasting providing you follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
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