Scottsdale – Thigh lift is an important plastic surgery operation.

Popularity of thigh lift in Arizona continues to grow.

Patients commonly request thigh lift surgery. The thighs may easily accumulate fat and excessive skin in most people. With weight gain, the volume in the thighs is significant and the excess tissue may not disappear after weight loss. In fact, the thighs usually look worse with weight loss due to the accumulation of pockets of deflated skin and cellulite. Many patients, therefore, prioritize thigh surgery very high on their plastic surgery wish list.

What is a thigh lift?

A thigh lift most often refers to a procedure that removes unwanted excess skin, dimples and cellulite from the inner thighs. The procedure may be extended to include the entire thigh region from the groin and all the way down to the knees and beyond. An inner thigh lift is most often recommended after major weight loss to lift the saggy thighs and make the skin look smoother.

Design of the inner thigh lift after major weight loss.

An inner thigh lift will have various components in its design. Each thigh lift procedure is performed taking into account the areas of excess, but in general, there is a horizontal component which removes excess skin and lifts the thigh. There may is also be a vertical component that removes excess seen as we look down at the thigh going towards the knee. This design is the most effective inner thigh lift surgery after major weight loss and leads to the most predictable result. This design also heals the best creating a successful long-term result.

The steps involved in thigh lift surgery.

Surgery begins with appropriate markings performed before you go into the surgery suite. General anesthesia is provided safely by a board certified anesthesiologist. After anesthesia, the marked areas are incised and the excess skin is removed. The procedure allows for the maximal amount of tightening and size reduction. The final closure is completed with a carefully orchestrated multilayer technique and the incision is reinforced with a glue sealant that immediately and effective closes the wound, so that patients may safely shower soon after surgery. A light dressing is applied to minimize swelling and increase comfort.

Thigh lift goes smoother when performed at a hospital with overnight stay.

We prefer to perform inner thigh lift in a hospital setting and keep patients in the facility for several days. All patients are expected to walk the evening of surgery. The next morning, a soft diet is started after the patient gets out of bed and walks.Recovery from inner thigh lift usually takes about 6 weeks. Patients can return to work about 14 days after surgery. Before and After photos of thigh lift can be viewed at our main plastic surgery website.