By removing extra skin and fat, thigh lift surgery reshapes the thighs, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

A surgical lift can be the best option for you if your exercise and weight-control efforts have not helped you accomplish your goals for a body that is firmer, more youthful-looking, and more proportionate to your total body image.

The limitations of thigh lift surgery

Thigh lifts are not just used to get rid of extra fat. Where skin is elastic and can naturally adjust to new body features, liposuction alone can eliminate unwanted fat deposits.

A thigh lift and liposuction may be advised in cases with poor skin elasticity.

Candidates for a thigh lift typically include:

• Individuals whose weight is generally steady
• Individuals who have extra soft tissue in their lateral (outer) or medial (inner) thighs
• Healthy people without medical issues that would hinder healing or increase their risk of undergoing surgery
• Nonsmokers
• People who are optimistic and have realistic expectations for what can be achieved after thigh lift surgery
• Those who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle, which includes good nutrition and exercise

You must choose whether the benefits of plastic surgery will help you reach your goals and whether the dangers and possible side effects of thigh lift surgery are acceptable.

The dangers of surgery will be thoroughly explained by your plastic surgeon and/or staff. You will be required to sign consent paperwork to show that you are aware of all the risks and potential consequences associated with the treatment.

Risks associated with thigh lift surgery include:

• Hazards of anaesthesia
• Asymmetry
• Bleeding
• Problems related to cardiac, pulmonary, and deep vein thrombosis
• Under-skin fatty tissue may pass away (fat necrosis)
• A buildup of fluid (seroma)
• Infection
• Significant wound separation
• Other alterations in cutaneous sensation, such as numbness
• Chronic discomfort
• Poorly healing wounds
• Revisional surgery may be necessary.
• Skin discolouration and/or inflammation on a regular basis
• Losing skin
• Sutures may accidentally protrude through the skin, become noticeable, or cause irritation that needs to be removed.
• Negative scarring

Before you give your consent, all risks, including these ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you speak candidly with your plastic surgeon about all of your concerns.

Following the procedure, dressings or bandages may be used on your incisions to aid in your recuperation from a thigh lift.

To temporarily drain any extra fluid or blood that may accumulate, tiny, thin tubes may be temporarily inserted under the skin.

You'll receive detailed instructions, which can include:

• Care instructions for the surgery site (s)
• Applying or ingesting medications to promote healing
• specific issues to watch for following surgery or with your general health
• When to consult your plastic surgeon again

Ask your thigh lift surgeon specific questions about what to anticipate throughout your unique recovery period by making sure to:

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I wear dressings or bandages? Will they be taken out when?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• When can I get back to my regular routine and exercise?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

Home recuperation for a thigh lift

Seek emergency medical treatment if you have any chest pain, shortness of breath, or strange heartbeats. You could need hospitalisation and further care if any of these side effects appear.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations.

During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to an excessive amount of strain, swelling, abrasion, or motion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.

After a thigh lift, the benefits are almost immediately apparent. The final results, however, might not be completely developed for several months.

Skin quality is enhanced both in terms of appearance and feel after a thigh lift.

Even though there will be some noticeable scarring, the overall results are durable as long as you keep your weight constant and stay physically healthy.

It is normal for your body to lose some firmness as you become older. The majority of your first improvement should still be there.

There is no guarantee that your surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, a single surgical treatment might not be sufficient to produce the best results, and a second surgery can be required.