Thigh lift surgery is an increasingly popular procedure designed to reshape and contour the thigh area.
There are many reasons why people may look into thigh lift surgery, from weight loss to excess fat and skin.
At ASET Hospital, we have a range of methods to treat these indications - both surgically and non-surgically. Read on to find out more about surgical thigh lift procedures.
All of our Surgeons are on the GMC specialist Register and are members of: British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and/or British Association of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). All of your consultations are held directly with the surgeon who will perform your surgery.
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a surgical procedure whereby the underlying fat and skin is reduced and reshaped.
The aim is to contour the thighs and create a more desirable shape. The procedure also re-introduces elasticity to the skin, rejuvenating the appearance of the treated area.
Thigh lift surgery is suitable for those with sagging, excess skin and fat around the inner thigh area.
This draping effect is usually a result of extreme weight loss or the ageing process.
In order to get the best results and to sustain them, patients are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The thigh lift procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and requires an overnight stay in hospital.
An incision is made along the inner thigh - the size of which varies from person to person - before the surgeon removes the excess fat and skin from the area. The wound is then closed with dissolvable stitches.
It is recommended that you take at least 2-3 weeks off to help the recovery process after thighplasty. In total, it usually takes about six weeks to fully heal.
At the 6-week mark, you will have a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon, who will check the wound to ensure you are healing correctly.
All patients receive a tailored aftercare package and have 24-hour access to our team of specialists, who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The incision is made along the inner thigh, but the length of the cut varies from person to person.
The more fat and skin there is to be removed, the longer the incision is.
We ask that patients undergoing a thigh lift procedure take 2-3 weeks off work and rest up.
Overall, it takes around 6 weeks to make a full recovery after surgery.
We will then see you for a follow-up appointment to make sure everything is okay.
You will have visible scars directly after the procedure, but they will mature and fade over time.
Results vary from person to person, with some scars taking longer to heal than others.
After thigh lift surgery, it is normal to expect some bruising but other risks can include infection, bleeding, haematoma, pain, skin loss, unevenness, wide, lumpy, red or visible scars.
*Individual Results May Vary.
After thigh lift surgery, it is normal to expect some bruising but other risks can include infection, bleeding, haematoma, pain, skin loss, unevenness, wide, lumpy, red or visible scars.
*Individual Results May Vary.
Your health and wellbeing are incredibly important to us here at ASET Hospital.
In order to ensure your safety and satisfaction, we carry out thorough consultations where we cover everything from your desire to have surgery, to your medical background.
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Ready to learn more about Thigh Lift Surgery? To request your consultation, fill out the form on the side of this page or call our practice at 0151 426 4777. Aset Hospital is based in Liverpool, Merseyside UK and serves national and international clients.
