What to Expect?
Your procedure can often be performed on an outpatient basis using general anesthesia and sedation at our fully accredited surgical facility on our beautiful campus, where our highly qualified nurses will pamper you. Our nurses are certified in advanced cardiac life support, which ensures the highest level of supervision, evaluation, and care in the unlikely event of an emergency. We also work with board-certified advanced anesthesia providers.
The incisions are placed in the groin area within the bikini line, where scars can remain hidden under clothing – even swimsuits. During a thigh lift surgery, the skin is pulled and tightened, and excess skin is removed. Liposuction is also performed to remove pockets of fat. The surgeon carefully reshapes the thighs in proportion to your body for an overall tighter and smoother appearance. For large volume sections, the scar is placed on the inner thigh from the groin crease to the knee to maximize the amount of skin to be removed while keeping the scar inconspicuous.
Recovery Time
The recovery time from a thigh lift or thighplasty is up to 2 weeks. The area will feel sore and will be somewhat bruised, tight, and swollen during the recovery period. We will provide you with a compression garment to keep swelling down and help you heal faster. We will also show you how to care for your incisions.
Of course, we will monitor your progress and answer any questions you have during your recovery period, removing your stitches in a post-operative examination.
