Thigh Lift
What Is A Thigh Lift?
The inner and outer thighs are often troublesome areas for patients to lose fat and tighten. Thigh lift, sometimes called thighplasty, is a term that describes a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the inner thigh. It aims to restructure and tighten the underlying thigh tissue.
Who Is A Candidate For A Thigh Lift?
A thigh lift is a good solution for patient which have abnormal contour to their legs because of lipodystrophy and loose skin secondary to weight loss. During your consultation with Dr. Strazar, he will review any life or medical events that may have contributed to the changes in your thighs. It is important to be at your stable goal before undergoing this procedure. Future weight fluctuations can negatively impact the final results of the body lift.
What Are The Different Options Available To Me?
There are 2 distinct incision options for thigh lift surgery, and Dr. Strazar can help you understand which may be best for you. Depending on the extent of the redundant tissue, a thigh lift can have an incision primarily located in the groin crease. This is reserved for patients which have only a vertical component to their laxity. Commonly there is significant excess skin near the lower thigh, which requires tightening to the midthigh as well. In these cases, the length of this incision is directly proportionate to the amount of loose skin that a patient has and may extend vertically along the inner thigh.
Liposuction is particularly helpful in contouring the lateral thigh and adjacent areas. This is routinely used in conjunction with a thigh lift.
What Recovery Looks Like After Thigh Lift Surgery
You will be able to move and walk around immediately after surgery. It will be important to wear your compression garment for 4 weeks and to keep your legs elevated as much as possible. Patients are encouraged to move around after surgery but should avoid significant activity for 2-3 weeks. Full activity, including exercise, can usually begin again at 4-6 weeks after surgery.