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What is a Thigh Lift?
After significant weight loss, patients can experience loose skin and excess fat on their inner and outer thighs. This excess skin can make it difficult to fit into clothing and cause self-consciousness. A thigh lift can re-contour the thighs for a slimmer body silhouette.
Who is a Candidate?
This procedure is often beneficial for individuals who want their outer or inner thighs to be more proportionate to the rest of their body or who have trouble fitting into clothes because of their heavy thighs. It is especially beneficial for those interested in removing excess skin or fat, which affects how clothing fits or their confidence when wearing certain outfits.
Healthy, stable nonsmokers are ideal candidates for a thigh lift. Achieving and maintaining a stable weight before surgery is essential, as significant weight fluctuations after the procedure can compromise results.
A consultation with Dr. Sweat can help determine if this procedure can benefit you. There is no specific age requirement for this procedure, but being in good health and having realistic expectations are key. With the right preparation and guidance, a thigh lift can help you achieve a more balanced, comfortable, and confident silhouette.

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The Procedure
Thigh lifts are outpatient procedures that take 2-4 hours to complete. They start with the administration of local or general anesthesia. During an inner thigh lift, an incision is created in the groin crease, and excess skin and fat are removed along the inner and upper thighs. During an outer thigh lift, the buttocks are re-contoured, and sagging skin and excess fat from the outer thighs are removed.
Benefits
of a Thigh Lift
Dr. Sweat enhances each thigh lift result, offering a variety of personalized benefits to every plastic surgery procedure:
The Results
Following thigh lift surgery, patients must wear a compression garment on their thighs, which will help reduce leg swelling and bruising. This garment must be worn for 3-6 weeks, and drains may be required for 1-2 weeks, sometimes slightly longer. Postoperative pain will be controlled with oral pain medication.
Patients should begin to walk around as soon as possible to help prevent blood clots from forming. However, strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. Overall, recovery time will differ from patient to patient depending on the extent of their thigh lift surgery.
If you want to learn more about the thigh lift procedure, contact our office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Sweat.

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