Ready to achieve the smooth, toned thighs you’ve always dreamed of? Our expert team specialises in thigh lift procedures designed to contour and rejuvenate your thighs, giving you a more youthful, sculpted look. Whether you’re looking to remove excess skin, reduce sagging, or tighten loose areas, we offer personalised care tailored to your body’s unique needs.
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A thigh lift is a type of body contouring surgery that removes loose skin and excess fat from your thighs. You might benefit from this type of surgery if you’ve lost weight and have been left with extra skin on your thighs as a result. It’s common to combine this surgery with other body procedures, such as a buttock lift or tummy tuck.
Having a thigh lift could offer you several benefits if you’re dissatisfied with the appearance of your thighs. Some of the benefits this surgery can bring include:
Your thigh lift surgery will be performed while you’re under general anaesthetic, meaning that you’ll be asleep throughout the whole operation.
Your surgeon will begin by making incisions to remove the excess skin on your thighs – their exact location will depend on the condition of your thighs. Where possible, though, your surgeon will make sure that any scars can be easily concealed.
They’ll remove excess tissue from your thighs, and liposuction may also be used depending on your desired results. Once the right amount of skin and fat has been removed, your surgeon will tighten the area to achieve a smoother, firmer look.
A thigh lift can take between 2-3 hours to complete, and you’ll stay overnight in hospital before going home to recover.
To be considered suitable for thigh lift surgery, you should be at or near your goal weight, as the procedure isn’t a substitute for weight loss. You should also have good skin elasticity to get the most out of your results. When you have your consultation, your surgeon will let you know whether a thigh lift is the best procedure for you.
After spending your first night recovering in hospital, you should be able to go home to rest. During your first week after thigh lift surgery, you might experience some pain and swelling in your thighs. This can be managed with suitable pain medication and by wearing your compression garments, which help to control the swelling.
You should avoid any strenuous activity or heavy lifting for the first 4-6 weeks, depending on how your recovery is going. Although vigorous exercise isn’t encouraged, you should be able to get back to work after 2-3 weeks, depending on the nature of your job. You should also go for gentle walks as soon as you are able to, as this well help with the circulation in your legs.
It can take up to a year to see the final results of your thigh lift, although this varies between individuals.
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If you’re looking to simply remove excess pockets of stubborn fat from your thighs, you might find that liposuction on its own could work for you. However, if you have loose, excess skin, a thigh lift might be suitable. It’s common for surgeons to use both techniques during a thigh lift. Your surgeon will discuss which technique will be best for you before your surgery.
There is sometimes a need for surgical drains following a thigh lift. These are placed at the incision sites to prevent fluid build-up. If you do have drains, these will be removed after around 1 week.
Losing or gaining a significant amount of weight after your thigh lift can affect the results, so it’s important to have the procedure when you are at, or close to, your goal weight. You can sustain your goal weight by following a healthy lifestyle and enjoying a balanced diet.
A thigh lift can reduce the appearance of cellulite on your thighs, but it can’t prevent cellulite from forming in other areas.
Although there’s no upper age limit for thigh lift surgery, you should be over 18 years old. The ideal time for you to have a thigh lift will depend on your body and your lifestyle. For example, you might wait until after you’ve had children to have any kind of cosmetic surgery, or want to reach your goal weight first. At your consultation, your surgeon will discuss whether a thigh lift is the best procedure for you, or whether another type of treatment might be more suitable.
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