
Dr. Can Uslu is a highly skilled plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed his secondary […]
A thigh lift is a transformative body contouring surgery that removes excess sagging skin and fat from the thighs, creating firmer, more proportionate legs. This solution is ideal for post-weight loss patients and those with age-related skin laxity.
✔ Massive weight loss patients (100+ lbs)
✔ “Breeches” deformity (sagging inner thighs)
✔ Skin chafing/rash sufferers
✔ Those desiring sleeker leg contours
Incision: Groin crease only
Best for: Mild-to-moderate inner thigh laxity
Incision: Groin to inner knee
Best for: Significant skin excess
Incision: Hip to groin (often combined with lower body lift)
Duration: 2-4 hours
Anesthesia: General recommended
Hospital Stay: Usually outpatient
Recovery:
✓ Week 1-2: Compression garment + limited mobility
✓ Week 3-4: Gradual walking encouraged
✓ Month 2: Light exercise resumption
✓ Elimination of skin rubbing/chafing
✓ Smoother thigh contours
✓ Improved pant/shorts fit
✓ Enhanced body proportions
✓ Lower body lift (circumferential)
✓ Liposuction for fat removal
✓ Buttock augmentation/lift
Scars: Will mature over 12-18 months
Swelling: Lasts 3-6 months
Results: Dramatic but not a weight-loss alternative
Wound healing issues (inner thigh)
Temporary numbness
Scar widening possible
Seroma formation
Maintenance: Stable weight is crucial
✓ Artistic understanding of leg aesthetics
✓ Experience with post-bariatric cases
✓ Customized scar placement
✓ Comprehensive aftercare
Before/After Gallery Available – View real patient leg transformations
Timeframe | Care Instructions |
---|---|
24-48 hrs | Drain monitoring, pain control |
1 week | First post-op check |
2 weeks | Garment adjustment |
6 weeks | Scar therapy begins |
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