Excess skin and fat on the thighs can cause an unsightly look. The build-up of tissue on the thighs can prevent clothes from fitting attractively and make you uncomfortable during many of your favourite activities. Unwanted thigh skin is usually caused by genetics, pregnancy or weight gain. However, it is possible to solve these problems with an aesthetic thigh lift.
Who can have a thigh lift surgery?
If you are prone to skin laxity, you may find that you have excess skin on your thighs. This can cause painful irritation and discomfort for many women and men. Excess thigh skin can also create an unattractive appearance. A thigh lift can help improve skin laxity and create a firmer, more toned appearance.
The appearance of unattractive thighs is often caused by unwanted fat in addition to excess skin. Patients with excess fat deposits on their thighs may consider combining liposuction with a thigh lift. Treating excess fat can improve the appearance of your legs.
Patients who have undergone significant weight loss are the most common group of people to develop uncomfortable skin deposits around the thighs. A thigh lift after weight loss can help you feel more confident about your new body.
How is a thigh lift aesthetics performed?
The aesthetics of a thigh lift can focus on one or more areas of the thigh. These are the inner and outer thighs. A bilateral thigh lift can be performed to lift the front and outside of the thigh. The incision site for this procedure may vary depending on the focal area. For example, a medial thigh lift, which tightens the tissues of the inner thigh, may be performed with an incision from the groin to the crease of the buttock. The incision lines can be marked while the patient is standing before surgery.
Liposuction may be performed prior to tissue tightening to remove excess fat deposits that may interfere with optimal contouring. To tighten the thighs, the surgeon will shape the tissue into the ideal shape and place deep stitches to stabilise the inner layers. The skin is pulled over the new muscle and fat lines, smoothed and secured with external sutures.
Drains may be placed to prevent fluid build-up at the surgical site. If drains are placed, they will need to be emptied several times a day. They are usually removed at your first post-operative visit.
By removing excess tissue along the thigh, you can achieve a slimmer thigh appearance. Thinner thighs can effectively reduce frictional irritation. A thigh lift can be combined with other lower body contouring procedures. Lower body contouring is particularly beneficial for patients who have lost a lot of weight.