Are you frustrated with loose, sagging skin on your thighs that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise? Achieve the smooth, contoured thighs you’ve always wanted with advanced surgical techniques that deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Are you frustrated with loose, sagging skin on your thighs that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise? Achieve the smooth, contoured thighs you’ve always wanted with advanced surgical techniques that deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Thigh lifts remove excess skin and fat through surgical excision, making them ideal for patients with poor skin elasticity. Liposuction removes fat but doesn’t address loose skin. If you have good skin elasticity with excess fat, liposuction alone may be sufficient. When skin elasticity is poor, a thigh lift with or without liposuction provides better results.
You’ll notice immediate improvement in your thigh contours after surgery, though initial swelling will mask some results. Most swelling subsides within 3-5 weeks. Final results are visible around 3-6 months when all swelling has resolved and tissues have fully healed.
Most patients experience moderate discomfort for the first week, which is well-controlled with prescribed pain medications. Ice application and elevation help reduce swelling and discomfort. Most patients are surprised that recovery is more comfortable than anticipated.
Most patients achieve their desired results with a single thigh lift procedure. Occasionally, minor touch-ups may be desired after complete healing.
You’ll wear compression garments for 4-6 weeks to support healing and optimize results. Most patients return to light activities within 2-3 weeks and full activities including exercise by 6-8 weeks. You may resume driving and walking for exercise after 2-3 weeks when these activities don’t cause pain.
Thigh lift surgery provides permanent removal of excess skin that cannot be achieved through non-surgical methods. While treatments like radiofrequency can provide modest skin tightening, only surgery can address significant skin laxity and create dramatic contour improvements.
Thigh lift surgery can benefit adults of any age who have excess skin and realistic expectations. The key factors are having stable weight, good overall health, and adequate skin laxity to justify surgical intervention. Most patients are in their 30s-60s.
Thigh lifts are typically performed on their own, as every patient’s needs and anatomy are unique. In selected cases, other procedures may be performed at the same time, depending on the individual patient and their surgical plan.
Thigh lift results are considered permanent, as the excess skin that’s removed will not return. However, your body continues to age naturally, and significant weight fluctuations can affect results. Maintaining stable weight and healthy lifestyle habits preserves your results for many years.
Yes, when performed by experienced plastic surgeons in accredited facilities, thigh lift surgery has a strong safety record. Our QUAD A-accredited surgery center maintains hospital-level safety standards, and our experienced surgeons take every precaution to minimize risks and ensure optimal outcomes.