About Thigh Lift
The thigh lift procedure results usually last for 5-10 years. You could try and maintain your weight after the procedure for a longer-lasting result. In general, people with a good healthy weight-to-height ratio are considered good candidates for an upper leg lift. People suffering from obesity will probably have too much fat in their thighs to achieve their desired results from this procedure. Even if you are at a healthy weight for your height, there is a chance that your concerns are caused by excess adipose tissue deposits rather than sagging skin, excess skin, or loose muscles. Candidates for a thigh lift have:
- Relatively stable weight
- Excess soft tissue along the inner (medial) thigh region and/or the outer (lateral) thigh
- No medical conditions impair healing or increase the risk of surgery
- No smoking habits
- A positive outlook and realistic goal for what thigh lift surgery can accomplish
- Commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and fitness
What is a Thigh Lift?
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve the contours and tone of your thighs. This surgery works by removing excess fat and sagging skin, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.
The most common reason for a thigh lift is to help reshape and smooth the thigh area after significant weight loss. Major weight loss can lead to poor skin tone and loss of elasticity in areas that store excess fat, like your thighs. This can cause cellulite or lumpy, dimpled skin, rashes or chafing, bleeding and discoloration, and sagging skin.
Some people also opt for the procedure to gain more shapeliness and to feel more comfortable wearing swimsuits, shorts, and jeans. It also relieves pain and irritation that occurs when your thighs continuously rub against each other.
A thigh lift is an invasive cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the thigh area. If you’re considering this procedure after weight loss, doctors recommend that you’re at a steady weight for at least 6 months and that you’ve already achieved your goal weight. This is because weight fluctuations can interfere with results post-thigh lift surgery.
It's important to know that a thigh lift is a major surgery that can pose a variety of risks, especially if you have underlying health issues or if you’re not at your goal weight. Considering the invasive nature of the surgery, it’s a good idea to research the procedure before undergoing one.
Thigh Lift Side Effects
Bleeding
Poor wound healing
Bruising
Tightness
Numbness
Seroma
Asymmetry
Scarring
Discoloration
Infection
Blood clot formation
Fat necrosis
Thigh Lift Recovery
Although the recovery time differs for each patient, they should rest for 2-3 weeks after the surgery, and return to regular activities in 6 weeks. There will be visible bruising and swelling during the first two weeks.