Thigh Lift Surgery

What is a Thigh Lift Surgery?

Thigh Lift Surgery, briefly, is a kind of cosmetic surgery operation where excess fat and skin are removed. It is a major operation applied to patients who have lost weight in the thigh area or who want to improve and rejuvenate the appearance of their legs because the skin in the area has sagged over time. There are several different methods in its application. These transactions are; It is divided into “Inner thigh lift”, “Outer thigh lift”, “Mini thigh lift”, “Vertical lift”, “Lift with liposuction”. The most popular and common is the inner thigh lift. With this procedure, sagging skin is removed by making an incision towards the back of the thigh area or from the groin to the knee.

What is the Thigh Lift Procedure like?

Before the operation, the use of some drugs that may increase bleeding should be stopped. The doctor may request a general medical evaluation from the patient. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Surgical intervention is performed in order to with the type of procedure selected. Then the excess skin is removed and the opened wound is closed by suturing. The whole operation takes about 2 hours. When the pre-op and post-op operative processes are added, it can be said that it is a procedure that covers a whole day for the patient. In case of any complications, it is recommended to have a companion with the patient throughout the day.

Who can be a good candidate for Thigh Lift Surgery?

In general, Thigh Lift Surgery candidates can be listed as follows: – Those with a relatively stable weight, – Those who have soft tissue in the inner and outer thighs, – Those who do not have a medical condition that would risk the operation, – Nonsmokers, – Those who have a realistic approach to the operation and the possible consequences of the operation, – Those who pay attention to their nutrition and exercise in order to maintain a healthy life,

Recovery Process of Thigh Lift Surgery

After the Thigh Lift Surgery, the surgical area is dressed. Depending on this, there may be bandages at the incision sites. A small tube may be inserted under the skin to help drain any potential fluid or blood leak from the area. During the examination after the operation, the doctor removes these parts whose functions are over. As in other cosmetic surgery operations, the thigh lift procedure is also extensive and the patient needs to take a break from his working life for a while in the following period. Information such as “How should the surgery area be protected?”, “Which drugs should be used?” are given to the patients by the doctor. Patients also often wonder: “Will I be hospitalized after the operation, where will I be taken?”, “When will my stitches be removed?” It is normal to experience pain, bruising, or swelling for a few days following the operation. A contour may be noticed in the thigh area, but it is necessary to wait a few months to see the final result.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THIGH LIFT SURGERY?” tab_id=”1665136027747-50835334-40b8″][vc_column_text]Some of the major situations seen are below:

• Anesthesia-related risks
• Asymmetry
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Fluid Accumulation
• Heart or Lung related complications