Body

Thigh Lift

Overview

Thigh lift procedure is a cosmetic operation performed with different techniques.

Its goal is to improve the appearance of the thigh area, remove wrinkles, and get rid of some amounts of fat that didn't respond to diets or exercise, which may spoil the shape of the thighs.

Fat removal is not considered a primary goal in this operation. It is preferred to perform liposuction when accumulating large amounts of fat in the thigh area.

Am I a suitable candidate for this operation?

This operation is suitable in the following cases:

● People with stable weight are not obese, with a body mass index of less than 30.
● People in good health don't suffer from any organic diseases.
● People who suffer from noticeable sagging and prominent wrinkles, whether in the outer or inner part of the thighs.
● People who follow a healthy lifestyle eat healthy food and exercise regularly.
● Non-smokers, as in most surgical and cosmetic procedures.
● Patient with full awareness of expected results and possible complications.

Techniques used in thigh lift operation

Thigh lift operation can be done in different techniques:

Surgical Thigh lift operation

there are two types of surgical thigh lift operation, including an inner thigh lift that targets the upper inner part of the thigh, where a surgical incision is made in the area where the thigh meets the torso area, through which part of the fat is removed, the excess skin is cut, and the limbs are reinstalled.

Outer thigh lift that targets the front and outer area of the thigh, where the surgical incision is made in the outer zone of the thigh, through which a quantity of fat is removed, the skin is tightened and reinstalled again, and this type is often considered highly suitable in most cases of sagging that tracks significant weight loss.

Laser thigh lift operation

this technique is ideal for women who want to get rid of cellulite and sagging skin effectively and quickly. It is one technique that suits almost everyone without exception, and it also carries the least amount of potential risks.

Thigh lift with injection

this technique is performed by injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the thighs. It helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which improves the appearance of the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles on its surface.

Thigh lift with radio waves

by shining radio waves on specific areas of the skin, these waves increase the skin's temperature and thus help burn fat, improve the appearance of the skin and increase its smoothness.

Thigh Lift with Ultrasound

ultrasound waves penetrate the layers of the skin, reach the deeper layers, then break up fat cells by heat and stimulate the secretion of collagen responsible for increasing skin elasticity.

Stages of Thigh Lift Operation
Perioperative

Before undergoing the operation, several precautions are taken:

  • The doctor begins reviewing the person's medical history and some laboratory tests.
  • The doctor discusses the details of the entire process, its results, and possible complications.
  • The patient should stop eating and drinking for at least 8 hours before the operation.
  • The patient should stop smoking for at least four weeks before the procedures.
  • The patient should stop some drugs that increase blood thinning for at least four weeks before the operation.
Intraoperative

Thigh lift surgery begins with the anesthesia stage, where doctors often perform general anesthesia in such operations. This stage is followed by the step of making the surgical incision, whose location, length, and shape vary according to the patient's condition.

After that, the doctor begins by removing unwanted fat, tightening the skin, removing the excess parts, then reinstalling the skin with a specific type of fine surgical sutures.

Postoperative

The recovery period after the operation usually requires two weeks to return to normal life activities. Still, more challenging activities that require more effort may require 4 to 6 weeks. In the first weeks after the operations, doctors recommend using a particular type of pressure bandage for at least four weeks to prevent the swelling and redness around the incision site. The doctor may also prescribe some drugs that help speed up the healing process and reduce swelling.

Why the HospitalXP brand?

We use high-quality materials and the latest devices and technologies in the world. In addition, we have a professional team of experts and specialist doctors with Ph.D. degrees. Our team provides comprehensive care for perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. Our team takes the necessary precautions, studies the health status, and makes the examinations required for the patient before undergoing surgery. It limits the risk rates until they are almost non-existent.

After the operation, the doctors determine a specific diet and exercise to get the desired results.

Medial Thigh Lift for Patients Following Massive Weight Loss

Thigh lift operation has markedly evolved many operative techniques in cases of massive weight loss. They lead to significant enhancement of a patient's appearance and quality of life.

Combining liposuction with medial thigh lift operation can give satisfactory outcomes, especially for patients after massive weight loss.

Frequently
asked questions

The results of thigh lift surgery last for a relatively long time if it is done correctly by an experienced surgeon and if the patient follows all the plastic surgeon's instructions before, during, and after the operation.

Thigh lift surgery gives immediate results that many non-surgical cosmetic methods can't reach. It also improves the aesthetic and feel of the skin and helps get rid of stretch marks that follow a significant weight loss.

The recovery period usually requires two weeks to return to normal activities and 4-6 weeks for activities that require more effort.

Doctors advise walking for short periods after a specific time after the operation -when the surgical incision is completely healed- to stimulate blood circulation and prevent clot formation.

The doctors advise eating foods that contain adequate amounts of minerals and fibers during the recovery period, in addition to avoiding any violent physical exertion in the first weeks after the operation.