As we age and/or lose weight, the skin of the thighs can become loose and saggy. This can become a problem for many people. Particularly as redundant pockets of fat can be difficult to reduce with exercise and dieting alone.
Thigh lift surgery is a procedure that not only tightens skin but enables fat to be removed to improve contour. There are many variants of the thigh lift, depending on what needs correcting.
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A thigh lift is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the inside and or outside of the thighs. Patients often opt for thigh lift surgery as a method of dealing with a stubborn area that has not responded adequately to diet and exercise.
As is necessary for any procedure, you will be required to undertake a detailed consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon. During the consultation, the surgeon will discuss any problem areas, desired improvements, options available (including no treatment at all), and expected outcomes.
Should thigh lift surgery be agreed upon as the most suitable treatment, the procedure will be carried out by your surgeon in our state-of-the-art operating theatre.
The areas causing concern are carefully marked to ensure accurate scar position and the achievement of adequate correction. After the administration of the anaesthetic, liposuction is used to free up the skin whilst maintaining the important lymphatic system. Skin is then removed to ensure an improved contour and is carefully closed using dissolving stitches underneath the skin.
Very light dressings are then applied and you are fitted with a comfortable garment.
During the thigh lift surgery, you will be looked after by our highly experienced and caring medical team.
Thigh lift surgery may be performed under a local or a general anaesthetic depending on preference and advice. This ensures the patient’s total comfort for the duration of the procedure.
Following thigh lift surgery, patients should expect to see tighter skin and improved contour at the treatment site.
It is usual to experience some mild discomfort after thigh lift surgery, but this will settle as normal healing progresses.
Patients may shower the day after your thigh lift surgery, trying to ensure that the dressings stay in place. The garment needs to be worn for around four to six weeks, helping to smooth out swelling and speed up recovery. Patients may start very gentle exercise upon their surgeons say-so slowly building up to a normal exercise regime, usually around six weeks after surgery.
Thigh
The procedure is carried out under local or general anaesthetic to ensure the patient's total comfort for the duration of the procedure
4 hours
Redundant skin is gently removed and the edges sealed with dissolvable stitches
Following surgery, patients should expect to see tighter skin and improved contour at the treatment site
Gentle showering may commence the day after surgery with light exercise possible immediately
Excess skin and fat are permanently removed
From £5,400