Thigh Lift
Firmer, Slimmer Thighs
Are your thighs showing signs of aging? A thigh lift can tighten the skin around your inner thighs to form a more aesthetically pleasing frame. This procedure can produce slimmer, more contoured thighs that are proportionate to your buttocks, stomach and legs. The Peer Group’s board certified plastic surgeons in northern New Jersey have performed thigh life surgery for many women and men in Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties and throughout the region who want to look and feel their best.
The outer thigh is generally not targeted in a thigh lift, as a buttock lift tends to produce better results in that area of the leg. This cosmetic surgery may be performed alone, or in combination with other plastic surgery procedures, such as part of a body lift or with a buttock lift. When combined with other cosmetic operations, thigh lift plastic surgery can achieve maximum results and give you younger and more refreshed appearance overall. One of our plastic surgeons will discuss your personal aesthetic goals with you and develop the best treatment plan to achieve the results you want.
Candidates for Thigh Lift
The thigh lift procedure is ideal for patients who are in good general health but have excess skin and tissue within the thigh area as a result of the natural aging process, pregnancy or significant weight loss. A thigh lift should not be considered an easy weight-loss solution, and is most effective on patients who are close to their ideal weight but unhappy with the appearance of their thighs. It is important for patients to maintain realistic expectations in order to be satisfied with the results of their thigh lift plastic surgery.
Thigh Lift Procedure
The thigh lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia and requires an incision in the groin area and sometimes extending downward around the back of the thigh, depending on the results desired by the patient. These incisions are placed so that thigh lift scars can be hidden, even by swimsuits. An inner thigh lift, also called a medial) thigh lift, may require an incision only in the groin area, and is ideal for patients with a moderate amount of skin and fat in the inner thigh area. Outer (lateral) thigh lift cosmetic surgery involves an incision stretching from the groin and can often lift the buttocks in addition to the thigh. After the incision is made, the plastic surgeon will tighten the tissues in the area to create a smoother and more toned contour.
Recovery from Thigh Lift
After surgery, patients may experience mild bruising, swelling and soreness. Discomfort is generally minimal in smaller lifts, but when large amounts of skin are removed, an overnight stay in the hospital may be required. In either case, pain medication and anti-inflammatory methods will be utilized. The results of the procedure will be visible right away and will continue to improve as swelling and other symptoms subside.
Light labor is normally possible after less than two weeks, while most physical activity is permissible at four to six weeks. All symptoms should be gone and scars maximally faded within six months. After recovery, patients will be able to show off their slimmer, more defined legs and eliminate any previous embarrassment. The results of a thigh lift can be permanent, as long as patients maintain an active and healthy life and do not gain significant amounts of weight. Additional surgery may be performed if this occurs.
