Thigh lift surgery in Toronto

Reasons to consider a thigh lift

Our patients always make an informed decision before committing to thigh lift surgery with Dr. Jugenburg. Reasons for choosing thigh lift surgery typically include:

• Sagging skin.  Liposuction is very effective for removing fatty deposits but it cannot remove excess skin. In order to contour the thighs, a thigh lift is a more appropriate cosmetic procedure.
• Removal of excess fat.  For women who are unhappy with the shape of their inner thighs and wish to reduce the circumference of this area, a thigh lift is an effective way of removing excess fat and tissue.

Whatever your reasons for considering thigh lift surgery, you will have the opportunity to fully understand the procedure during a personal and private consultation with Dr. Jugenburg.

Thigh Lift Risks & Complications

Although complications following Thigh Lift are infrequent; the following may occur:

1. Bleeding, which in rare instances could require hospitalization and blood transfusion. Blood clots may form under the skin and require drainage.
2. Skin irregularities, lumpiness, hardness and dimpling may result; some problems disappear with time and from massage, but skin irregularities, hardness, lumps, dimpling or other problems may persist and additional treatments may be necessary.
3. Infection is rare but may occur and, treatment with antibiotics and/or drainage may be required. In rare instances surgery may be required for severe infection (necrotizing fasciitis.)
4. Wound dehiscence (wound opening) may occur and is generally allowed to heal on its own.
5. Outpatient nursing may be required to assist with the wound care.You may be required to travel to a local clinic for daily wound care
6. Skin blood supply can on rare instances be compromised, leading to infection or loss skin leaving an opening in your incision requiring potential revisions.
7. Numbness of the skin over treated areas is common and persists for months. In extremely rare cases it may be permanent.
8. Abnormal scarring or scar position is rare but is possible.
9. Dizziness may occur during the first week following Thigh Lift surgery particularly upon rising from a lying or sitting position. If this occurs, extreme caution may need to be exercised while walking. Do not drive a car if dizziness is present.
10. Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism and Fat Embolism may occur. The risk of these specific complications is increased in patients with increased BMI and previous arms surgeries. If left untreated they may be fatal.