Is There Such a Thing As a Thigh Lift?
You’ve likely heard of a breast lift and certainly a facelift, but a thigh lift? There is such a thing.
Also known as thighplasty, a thigh lift is a cosmetic surgery that delivers a contoured appearance by removing excess skin and fat.
In addition, a thigh lift goes the distance in relieving pain and irritation that results from the thighs constantly rubbing together. So now that you know such a thing exists, is it something you’re considering?
Are You the Ideal Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
In some cases, people request a thigh lift because they’ve shed a lot of weight and now have a loss of elasticity, sagging or lumpy, dimpled skin in their thighs. In other cases, there are excess stores of fat that won’t disappear even after changes in diet and exercise. They may also suffer from bleeding, discoloration, rashes, and chafing.
Whatever the case, certain qualifications that make some people more ideal candidates than others. Patients should have excess soft tissues along the inner or outer thigh and maintain a relatively stable weight. They should also be nonsmokers without a medical condition that might impair healing.
Finally, and probably most importantly, patients will be more satisfied with the procedure if they go in with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what the surgery can accomplish. They should also commit to a healthy lifestyle to maintain the results.
Different “Levels” of Thigh Lifts
Because each patient has unique needs, a thigh lift will be tailored based on that. The following might be considered:
- Inner Thigh Liposuction
For those with problematic pockets of fat, inner thigh liposuction may be all that’s required. Tumescent liposuction can create a drastic improvement to the thigh’s silhouette with minimal scarring or downtime.
- Inner Thigh Lift
For patients with more than just problematic pockets, the surgeon will have the patient stand while making incisions lines to position sagging skin at different angles.
The incision may extend around the back of the thigh, around the hip and back, or down toward the knee. The fat is removed and the surgeon repositions the tissue, trims away excess skin, and tightens the nearby muscles.
Deep tissue in your thigh is secured by sutures or slips to close the incision and help secure tissue deep in the thigh to support the new shape.
- Extended Inner Thigh Lift
The extended inner thigh lift is essentially an extended version of the inner thigh lift. It is appropriate for patients who have a significant amount of excess skin and fat. The scars from this procedure tend to be more T-shaped or L-shaped, but are still easily concealed with clothing.
Thigh Lift Recovery
While inner thigh liposuction has a quick recovery, both the extended and inner thigh lifts are surgery and therefore require downtime to heal. For some patients, this can be up to ten days with the recommendation of staying off your feet since incisions will be sensitive to movement, temperature, and touch.
You’ll likely need to wear compression garments for at least six weeks, but will be able to resume daily activities within that time. Any scarring will fade over time, but won’t completely disappear. It’s very important to carefully follow your surgeon’s instructions.
Looking for Smoother, Less Saggy Thighs?
There are so many benefits to getting a thigh lift. These include smoother thighs, tighter muscles, less sagging skin, and reduced friction rashes.
But one of the biggest benefits is an increased confidence in your appearance.
So contact us today if you’re ready to enjoy all of these outcomes. We look forward to meeting you.
