The thighs can be very challenging areas to tone and sculpt. Many people hold excess weight in their upper legs, and furthermore, significant weight loss and aging can cause thigh skin to sag over time. Thigh lift surgery β or thighplasty β helps smooth, tighten, lift, and tone the upper legs by excising excess skin and fat. Our highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons have performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
We invite you to book a consultation to discuss your goals and treatment options. During thigh lift surgery, we reshape and sculpt the thighs by removing excess skin and fat. While liposuction can effectively spot-treat fatty deposits in the legs where skin tension is good, a thighplasty is more appropriate for patients who have excess skin and fat. Before the procedure, you will meet with your surgeon to discuss your surgical goals and medical history.
We will take photographs, review your medical records, and take measurements and photographs. Based on a variety of factors, your plastic surgeon will recommend the best course of treatment to meet your unique goals. On the day of your thigh lift, you will come to our ambulatory surgery center in Flagstaff and be checked in.
Once everything is prepared, you will be taken to the operating room and provided with IV sedation or general anesthesia by an anesthesiologist. Based on your anatomy and goals, your surgeon will then make incisions in the groin that are hidden by the bikini line. There are a variety of incision patterns including:. Through these incisions, your plastic surgeon will remove excess fat, before stretching the skin into a tighter and more lifted position, excising excess skin, and closing the incision.
Thigh lifts may be combined with liposuction to remove excess fat in the legs. Patients can expect to notice smoother contours in their thighs immediately, as well as some swelling and bruising during the healing process. Final results are usually seen within the first few months of recovery. Results from thigh lift procedures are generally long-lasting, as long as you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
