Thigh Lift

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.

Jeffery A.Sweat, M.D.

“Bringing out inner confidence and helping the patient through their own personal journey makes what we do so fun and rewarding.”

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What our patients say

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It’s so important to have someone knowledgeable and friendly and you find that here at J. Sweats.

All of the staff is amazing and so personal in the sense they remember your name and treat you like a person not a number. The new office is gorgeous and both offices have always been so clean and well decorated. Just great people and great energy when trusting someone with a body modification it’s so important to have someone knowledgeable and friendly and you find that here at J. Sweats. – Lex L.

This surgeon is an artist!

I have had a multi-procedure surgery that was very difficult to recover from: a breast lift with augmentation, a lower body lift, and a BBL. This surgeon is an artist! I had a lot of extra skin after losing a lot of weight from bariatric surgery. The symmetry of his cuts is amazing. And even though I’m still recovering, I can already see how amazing the results are! I cannot recommend Dr. Sweat enough for these types of procedures. – Melissa S.

Now that the work has been done I can say he has magic hands.

I cannot put into words how much J Sweat and his office staff made my experience amazing! I consulted with different Dr’s and within 5 mins of being at J Sweat’s office, I knew he’d be my Doctor. Now that the work has been done I can say he has magic hands. – Mandi E.

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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:

Enhanced Thigh Contour and Appearance

A thigh lift dramatically improves the shape and contour of the thighs, eliminating sagging skin and stubborn fat.

Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem

The procedure can eliminate insecurities about the appearance of one’s thighs, helping one feel more comfortable in one’s clothing choices.

Better Fit in Clothing

Excess skin or uneven thigh contours can make certain clothing options uncomfortable or ill-fitting, but a thigh lift helps create a balanced silhouette.

Resolution of Excess Skin After Weight Loss

Lose skin on the thighs is a common concern for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss. A thigh lift removes this excess skin, showcasing your hard-earned results and smoother skin.

Improved Physical Comfort and Mobility

Excess thigh skin can lead to discomfort, chafing, and irritation, especially during physical activities. A thigh lift eliminates this skin, allowing for greater ease of movement.

Long-Lasting Results

Once excess skin and fat are removed, the results can be permanent as long as you maintain a stable weight.

A Personalized Procedure

Each thigh lift is tailored to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals, whether you want to focus on the inner thighs, outer thighs, or both.

Restored Body Proportions

A thigh lift helps create better proportions between your lower and upper body, resulting in a more harmonious overall figure.

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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