Slim and smooth thighs
I’m quite tall and built massively. I’ve never looked like a model and have put on quite a lot of weight in recent years. I’ve become heavy, that’s why I’m seen as older than I actually am. I decided to do something about my imperfections at last. I began
Thigh lift is a surgical technique of reducing volume of and shaping your thighs that involves removal of excess skin and fatty tissue, skin lifting in and shaping of this area.
The classic thigh lift requires an incision just below the femoral axil that runs along the inner thigh. The plastic surgeon then proceeds to remove redundant fatty tissue and skin, shaping this part of the body. The skin is then stretched and sewn with fine surgical suture.
The problem of massive legs, especially of their upper part, may affect the young and old alike. It’s typical of people with overweight thighs and buttocks and afflicts women more often than men. The upper part of their body is commonly slim, while the redundant kilos accumulate from their waist down, in buttocks, thighs as well as calves. This type of overweight is less harmful than abdominal, manifests not only outside, but also as adiposity of inner organs. Although it’s easier to get rid of overweight buttocks and thighs than stomach, thighs may resist even regular exercise and a healthy diet. It’s becoming harder to solve the problem of a massive upper part of your legs as you age. Losing collagen, the skin is less flexible, finds it more difficult to constrict and, if weight is lost, frequently becomes drooping and there’s too much of it. Excess fat is stored in thighs and cellulite may appear on the skin, too. Those suffering from such afflictions seem older, heavier, and slower than they are in fact. A flaccid and unattractive skin lowers self-assessment even more than massive thighs do.
If the imperfections do not recede after appropriately selected, regular exercise, it’s a good idea to consider the opportunities offered by state-of-the-art plastic surgery and its variety of thigh shaping and skin lifting techniques.
Thigh lift is a procedure that reduces excessive loose and useless skin that often arises following substantial weight losses. A standard skin lift requires an approximately 20-30 cm incision starting just below the femoral axil and running down along the inner thigh side. Patients with less of flaccid skin in the upper part of their leg can have a less extensive skin excision, namely, mini-lifting. Only minimal scars in the axillary region remain after this procedure. The recovery time is shorter. Thighs are appropriately lifted and acquire a delightful shape.
Thigh liposuction is an alternative to the lifting that is designed to reduce the volume of this body region by removing excess fatty tissue and precise modelling, or forming of a desired shape. Contrary to exercise, which only reduces the size of fatty tissue, the liposuction cuts the numbers of these cells.
During a liposuction, the plastic surgeon makes fine incisions on the Patient’s skin through which excess fatty tissue is first broken and then suctioned using a special device. Careful to evenly distribute the remaining tissue, the surgeon forms the operated area. You can read more about the liposuction in the Liposuction page.
Patients facing the double problem of excess fatty tissue and excess skin can undergo two medical procedures in a single session that make up a full thigh lift.
The end result of a combined lift and liposuction will be more impressive. Thighs will be more shapely and attractive and the skin smooth and flexible.
Patients planning or expecting a surgery are requested to read ‘Guide for the Patient – preparation for your procedure’, available in the INFORMATION section.
Patients will be informed in detail about any recommendations following their procedures at the clinic.
The procedure is recommended to those who are healthy, with a stable weight, often owing to earlier endeavours, and who are unable to reach better results in spite of exercise or an appropriate diet, in particular when their thigh skin is drooping or excessive.
Results of the surgery can be said to be long-term if the Patient keeps to a healthy diet and exercises. Weight fluctuations and continued loss of skin firmness may partly compromise the appearance of this body region.
A thigh lift is a surgery that, like any other, produces scars. It depends on the technique. Scars from axillary incisions can be concealed by the underwear or a swimsuit. A scar on the inner thigh, though, may be visible in some leg positions. Given proper care of the incision traces, the scars pale and their colour is ultimately similar to the skin colour.
If the skin of this body region is drooping, wrinkles, and there’s clearly too much of it, only its surgical excision and tightening of the remaining parts may help rejuvenate appearance of your thigh. If the Patient has a flexible skin and a little too much fatty tissue, a range of aesthetic medical procedures, exercising, and massages are recommended first.
Your thighs acquire a more attractive shape and a smaller size. Their skin will be smoother and tense and their overall appearance will undergo a dramatic change.
Procedures in healthy Patients are considered safe. Any surgery entails the risk of complications, however, especially if it’s invasive. The Patient will be informed about general complications and those specific to this procedure at a qualifying medical appointment.
Yes, this is a common practice.
This is always an option. Please note, though, excessive skim may remain after a fat removal and the procedure’s final effect won’t be fully satisfactory. If the Patient suffers from excess fatty tissue and skin to begin with, we recommend both these surgeries during a single procedure.
Absolutely. Liposuction of other body parts can be conducted as well. In parallel, any removed fatty tissue is often used to correct facial wrinkles or improve hand appearance made possible by a procedure known as lipofilling.
You can start going to the gym at the end of recovery. You need to discuss it with your doctor at a follow-up appointment.
Information about the procedure:
1-1.5 h
General
1-2 days
7-14 days after your procedure
Long-term
Expert
