Thigh lift Surgery

Excess skin on the thigh area can be caused by dramatic weight loss or can appear with age. Unfortunately, once this loose skin forms on the thighs, it is very hard to remove it by means of exercise as, once elasticity has been lost, it won't come back. However, thigh lift surgery provides a solution to this problem as this procedure removes excess skin to create a tighter, more youthful appearance.

The surgery

The thigh lift procedure removes and tightens the skin on the thigh area. The operation itself can also be combined with a modest amount of liposuction to remove any remaining fat.

Although this surgery does result in some scarring, the surgeon will try to position the scar in the most discreet place. The scars are usually placed at the groin and should sit as closely as possible to the natural groin crease. When the scar extends down into the thigh, it is placed on the inside of the leg in order to make it as inconspicuous as possible.

The amount of loose skin that the patient has will determine how long this scar will be; it can be tucked up into the crease between the thigh and crotch if there is only a small amount or it can stretch down to just above the knee if there is a lot of loose skin.

This procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic and usually requires a 2 night stay in hospital. It is recommended that anyone undergoing this operation takes 2 weeks off work depending on the nature of the job as it takes about 2 weeks for the wounds to heal and approx 4-6 weeks before full recovery to normal activity.

Risks

As with all surgical procedures, there are always some risks involved and these can include:

• Anaesthesia complications
• Haematoma
• Asymmetry
• Seromas
• Infection

However, these risks are rare and regulatory pre-operation checks are carried out in order to reduce and prevent these conditions from materialising. Patients are also usually provided with a course of antibiotics as a precautionary measure after surgery.

Cost: £5,000 - £6,000

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