Quick Facts About Thigh Lift Surgery
- Principle Benefits: A thigh lift circumferentially resculpts the inner thighs to remove excess skin, reducing sagging, improving contour and alleviating chafing caused by the skin rubbing together.
- Treatment Overview: The thigh lift procedure is performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia. Surgery generally takes 1.5 to 3 hours and an incision is made from the groin downward to the inner thighs. The length of the incision depends on the extent of correction.
- Recovery Timeline: Light activity can often be resumed after a few days. Downtime usually lasts 7 to 10 days and most patients return to non-strenuous work within one to two weeks. High-impact activity and strenuous exercise should be avoided for 8 to 12 weeks or until Dr. Turkeltaub advises otherwise.
- Average Cost: The cost of a thigh lift in Scottsdale generally ranges from $7,500 to $15,000 and higher, but the price is approximated based on the details of your treatment plan. For qualified patients, patient financing through CareCredit®, Cherry® and ALPHAEON™ Credit can help make total costs more manageable.
For patients looking to enhance the appearance of their thighs by addressing excess and often hanging skin, thigh lift surgery can help boost confidence and improve overall body proportions and appearance. Performed by Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, thigh lift surgery offers personalized results tailored to each patient’s unique goals and anatomy.
- What Is a Thigh Lift?
- What are the Benefits of a Thigh Lift?
- Who is a Good Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
- Thigh Lift Procedure
- Thigh Lift Results
What Is a Thigh Lift?
A thigh lift is a procedure that can treat lax and excess skin of the thighs. An inner thigh lift addresses the loose skin of the inner thigh and some of the anterior thigh whereas the outer thigh lift will tighten the skin of the outer thighs and even hips. The goal of both techniques is to remove loose, sagging skin from the thighs in order to create a tauter and shapelier contour between the hips and knees.
These procedures can be particularly beneficial for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or dramatic weight loss by another means who wish to address the resulting stretched out lax skin.
Inner and outer thigh lifts can be performed individually or together and often are combined with other skin tightening procedures such as a tummy tuck, arm lift, and belt lipectomy.
What are the Benefits of a Thigh Lift?
Among the primary benefits of thigh lift surgery is a smoother, firmer and more proportionate lower body contour. In general, a thigh lift can:
- Eliminate excess, hanging skin along the thigh contour
- Restore underlying support for the upper thighs
- Remove fat deposits to slim the inner thighs
In addition to aesthetic improvements, patients often notice greater comfort during daily activities and a better fit in clothing, along with reduced skin irritation or chafing between the thighs. The procedure can also be combined with liposuction to further refine the thigh shape.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
Ideal surgical candidates for thigh lift surgery are generally:
- Healthy and at a stable weight
- Those who don’t smoke or vape
- Affected by hanging skin along the thighs and/or contend with skin chafing due to excess skin rubbing together
A thigh lift can be an excellent treatment option for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight, leaving behind loose, inelastic skin along the inner thighs. In fact, thigh lift surgery is frequently performed as part of a larger treatment plan centered around on all-encompassing body contouring after weight loss.
How Is a Thigh Lift Performed?
An inner thigh lift targets sagging skin along the upper inner thigh. The procedure typically begins with an incision in the groin area, which may extend downward along the inner thigh depending on the extent of correction needed. Through this incision, Dr. Turkeltaub removes excess skin and tissue, tightening the area for a smoother, tighter contour.
An outer thigh lift addresses loose skin on the outer and upper thighs, often in conjunction with a buttock lift. This procedure generally requires a longer incision that runs along the hip and sometimes wraps around to the lower back. Dr. Turkeltaub lifts and removes excess skin to create a firmer and more youthful shape.
Both techniques are performed under general anesthesia and can be combined for comprehensive thigh contouring. Advanced suturing techniques ensure skin is securely tightened to minimize scarring.
What Is Recovery Like After a Thigh Lift?
Discomfort can be significant for the first several days to a week or more after thigh lift surgery. Patients can expect to experience swelling and maybe some bruising around the surgical site. There are limitations for a variety of vigorous activities for four to eight weeks to allow time for the new thigh contours to heal and settle. Though the ultimate scars in general are not fine line in nature, the improvements obtained from these procedures can be quite impressive and pleasing.
Interested in learning more about thigh lift surgery? Contact the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery today.
