Thigh lift surgery removes excess skin from the thigh and buttock area.

Body Contouring Plastic surgery thigh lift

Thigh Lift Surgery For Thigh Contouring

The Need for Thigh Lift

Thigh lift surgery is needed to remove sagging skin from the thigh and buttock area. Loose and sagging skin generally results from excess weight loss. Thigh lift or thigh contouring surgery greatly enhances the shape and contour of outer and inner thighs. It is a cosmetic surgery procedure that provides a safe and effective means to achieve a pleasing aesthetic look for the lower body; mainly the thigh and buttocks. Also known as Flankoplasty, this plastic surgery procedure is a perfect solution for baggy and saggy loose skin, wrinkles, and folds in the thigh region. Thigh lift or thigh contouring surgery addresses all the issues for a youthful and firmer contour of the thigh and buttock region.

Thigh Lift – The Trend

Thigh lift (Thigh contouring) has garnered a lot of attention recently. As with other plastic surgery procedures, gastric bypass has brought more and more patients who want to further sculpt and shape their new body. Thigh lift surgery plays a pivotal role as a lower body contouring surgical procedure.

Thigh Lift –Who is it for?

Thigh lift cosmetic/plastic surgery is meant for those who have localized fat stores in their thigh area, have excessive skin, and/or have an overall excess of skin and fat within this area. Patients committed to abiding by the surgeon’s instructions on diet and exercise following the thigh lift, are good candidates for this plastic surgery procedure. If the patient were to regain the lost weight, then the entire surgery could be invalidated and may need to be repeated in some cases.

Thigh lift surgery is not suitable for those who have problems with draining in the lymphatic system. And those patients who smoke are also not considered prime candidates for the thigh lift, as their healing may be delayed. Patients who are morbidly obese are also not good candidates for thigh surgery. Indeed, there are so many medical reasons to preclude a patient from thigh lift surgery. The patient must discuss about his/her suitability for the procedure with the surgeon.

Thigh Lift Surgery – Finding A Surgeon

Thigh lift is not an exception, finding the right surgeon for this plastic surgery is most important. Not only does a patient want to find someone who is qualified and experienced, but also it is essential that a patient feels comfortable and open with their choice of doctor. Honesty and transparency in discussing the pros and cons of thigh lift surgery with the surgeon is the final step before going for a general health evaluation for the surgical procedure.

A detailed medical evaluation will be used to determine if there are any underlying conditions that may preclude the patient from the surgery. At this point, the thigh lift patient should be absolutely candid with the physician about drug use and medical history events. In turn, the physician should explain the probable outcome of the surgery as well as any complications that may occur.

Thigh Lift Surgery – Real Picture

Thigh lift surgery can help with sagging skin and cellulite issues that the patient is concerned about, but the procedure can involve unpredicted side effects including scarring, infection, nerve damage, and problems with the lymph nodes. But following the instructions of the surgeon should help to avoid these problems.

Most surgeons and most procedures will allow for the scars to be covered by a bathing suit or underwear line, but some thigh lifts do not work out as well. Sometimes the scars widen over time and cannot be covered. A thigh lift patient needs to be prepared for the possibility of scarring as it may be the best way to trim away the excess skin.

Thigh Lift Surgery – Procedure

Thigh lift surgery involves the cutting away of fat and skin from the thigh. Recovery time depends on the degree of removal; major thigh lift surgeries may involve more anesthesia than minor surgeries. More cutting requires more traumatic injury to the patient, and the surgeon will usually choose to ‘put the patient to sleep’ rather than just numb the area to be fixed. A thigh lift may be done in a surgical center on an outpatient basis, or it may be done in a hospital with the patient having to stay overnight. The length of a stay after a thigh lift depends on the extent of the work to be done.

Thigh Lift Surgery – Recovery Period

Following the thigh lift, most patients experience discomfort and some swelling. Immediately following the surgery, some patients may have dressings and bandages placed over the wound site and elastic bandages over the area to prevent massive swelling. Pain medications and antibiotics may also be given to aid in the comfort of a patient following the thigh lift surgery.

Overall recovery from a thigh lift surgery can take a few years, but the results are well worth the wait. Making sure to notify the surgeon with any concerns will alleviate any problem before they become unmanageable.