What is a thigh lift?
A thigh lift procedure removes excess, loose skin on the inner and upper aspects of the thigh. This surgical technique offers patients immediate results by contouring and tightening the area, and enhancing the appearance of the thighs.
Who are good candidates for a thigh lift?
Patients considering a thigh lift often have a history of significant weight loss or a genetic predisposition to excess skin. Candidates for thigh lift surgery should be of relatively stable weight and have prominent areas of excess loose skin along the inner upper thighs. These patients should be otherwise healthy with no significant underlying medical conditions.
What happens during a thigh lift?
A thigh lift procedure takes approximately 3 hours and is performed at our state-of-the-art operating facility in Miami. For added convenience, patients may choose to stay overnight under the care of a certified registered recovery nurse and an aid.
Dr. Alan Serure will address the excess skin with an incision in the junction of the pubic area and groin. In severe cases, this will be combined with a vertical incision in the inner aspect of the leg. Our board-certified MD anesthesiologist will administer regional anesthesia and sedation.
Liposuction (liposculpture) can often achieve excellent thigh contour, depending on the patient’s skin elasticity and the amount of excess, loose skin.
During a consultation, Dr. Serure will discuss thigh lift and liposuction options with patients.
What is the recovery for a thigh lift?
Patients can expect to see swelling and bruising around the thigh area after the procedure. These will gradually subside in approximately three to four weeks. Strenuous exercise must be avoided during the recovery period for four weeks following surgery.
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