Thigh Lift

Hospitalization

Yes/No

Length of stay

Home The Same Day

Anesthesia

General

Length of procedure

1 to 3 Hours

Many people have problems with their thigh area. As they get older the skin of the thigh becomes saggy and loose. Weigh fluctuations contribute to the changes that occur in the thigh. Cellulites, fat cells and excess skin make the person look heavier and less fit. Doing exercises cannot completely solve this problem. This procedure tightens and improves the appearance of the thighs and makes the person to look slim and in proportion with the rest of the body. Thighplasty also can be performed at the same time as some other surgical procedures, like liposuction or lower body lift.

• Individuals who have recently lost large amounts of weight and have loose and saggy thighs • Individuals whose skin has naturally started to sag on the thighs

Before the procedure

Patients should inform the surgeon about their medical history. They should stop smoking a few weeks before and after surgery, since cigarettes slow down the healing process and increase the risk of infection. They should discontinue some certain medicines such as Aspirin, anti inflammatory medicines and herbal supplements. These medicines increase the risk of bleeding. Patients may ask to get lab testing or medical evaluation. They may be given medicines such as antibiotics to take before the surgery.

During the procedure

After the procedure