What is a thigh lift?
Sometimes, despite diet and exercise, your thighs can remain a stubborn trouble spot. Weight changes, genetics, and aging can each affect skin elasticity, causing skin laxity on the thighs.
Thigh lift surgery can help sculpt and reshape the thighs, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Your surgeon will remove excess skin and fat while taking care to minimize and conceal scarring. The result is smoother, firmer thighs, and a naturally beautiful body contour. Let us help you look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside.
What are the benefits?
After a thigh lift at Optum Plastic Surgery in New York, you will likely experience:
- More toned and youthful appearing thighs
- Improved body image
- A boost in self-confidence
- Beautiful natural results
Who is the ideal candidate?
Patients with loose skin on the thighs unable to achieve their body goals without surgery may be candidates for a thigh lift. Ideal candidates for a thigh lift are at, or close to their ideal weight, do not smoke or consume nicotine and are in good general health.
What can I expect from recovery?
After your thigh lift surgery, you may wear compression garments for a few weeks to avoid fluid retention and excess swelling. Some bruising and swelling are to be expected, and any discomfort in the days after surgery will be treated with pain medication. Patients are encouraged to walk soon after surgery but will need to avoid strenuous activity for up to six weeks. Your surgeon will closely monitor your healing with postoperative care appointments. Scars will take some time to fade but are often well hidden once healing is complete.
Frequently asked questions
What are the typical steps for a thigh lift procedure?
A thigh lift removes extra skin and subcutaneous tissue (fat) from the inner aspect of the thighs from the groin to the knee. This results in a scar of variable length positioned on the inner aspect of the thighs. In some cases, the scar may also extend along the groin crease. Liposuction is often performed at the time of thigh lifting for additional contouring.
What are the risks associated with thigh lift surgery?
The risks of a thigh lift do not exceed the general risks of cosmetic surgery including unpredictable scaring, infection, asymmetry and bleeding.
What results should I expect after a thigh lift?
Improved contour of the thighs with restoration of a more athletic physique. Patients frequently report improved self-confidence and an improvement in the way clothes fit.
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