With inner thigh cosmetic procedures, the circumference of the inner thigh is reduced, creating a far leaner appearance. A Medial thigh lift will remove redundant and wrinkling skin from the inner thigh area providing a smoother contour.
A Lateral thigh lift is usually recommended for patients who have experienced great weight loss and have sagging skin on the outside of their thigh.
An incision is made along your inner thigh (groin area) which allows for a wedge of excess skin and fat to be removed. The remaining skin is reshaped to contour to your underlying musculature.
An incision is made from the groin crease to the back. This may include the buttocks as well as the outer thighs. Excess skin, fat, and tissue is then removed directly from the outer thigh.
Following surgery some moderate pain is to be expected over the first week, which can be controlled with medication.
Most patients can return comfortably to work after two weeks.
You will have some swelling in the early weeks, and the new contour will be fully appreciable by three months.
There are some complications associated with thigh lift surgery that any person thinking about choosing a thigh lift should be aware of. Bleeding and formation of fluid under the skin that leads to swelling can occur. Migration of scars and infection are also possible. Although complications following Thigh Lift are infrequent; the following may occur:
Our supportive staff are always on hand to talk through all of the risks associated with thigh lift surgery and how we minimize those risks.
