Thigh Lift

The decision to have a thigh lift is a personal choice. You will need to look at the benefits and risks along with potential complications.

A thigh lift improves the contours of the thighs and may be performed in combination with liposuction and other body lifts. Tightening the loose skin of the thigh by cutting the excess skin; the excess skin or part of it is usually is a result of weight loss. Thigh lifts are not intended strictly for the removal of excess fat. Liposuction alone can remove excess fat deposits where skin has good elasticity and is able to naturally conform to new body contours.

1. Dr. Tumi likes to do it under a general anesthetic as a day surgery procedure,
   which means you go home the same day.
2. An anesthesiologist puts you to sleep under a general anesthetic.
3. Follow your doctor's instructions

1. Groin incision: lift for mild to moderate laxity resulted in less of a scar that is well camouflaged.
2. Vertical incision: is for moderate to sever laxity; less complicated but a bigger and less hidden scar.
3. Both vertical and groin incisions in severe laxity.
4. Outer thigh lift: high thigh incision for out skin laxity.

1. People whose weight is relatively stable
2. Individuals with excess soft tissue along the inner or medial thigh region and/or the outer thigh
3. Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that can impair healing or increase risk of surgery
4. Non-smokers
5. Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what thigh lift surgery can accomplish
6. Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle including proper nutrition and fitness.

When you procedure is done, dressings may be placed on your incisions. You may also be wrapped in an elastic bandage or compression garment to help reduce swelling. One or more tubes may be placed under the skin to drain excess fluid or blood that may collect. Post op instructions may include: care for your wounds, medications to apply or take orally, follow up with doctor.

Scarring, bleeding, infection, swelling, delayed healing, skin loss, blood clots, numbness or other changes in the skin sensation, skin discoloration, anesthesia risks, fat necrosis, asymmetry, pain, visible deformities, deep vein thrombosis, recurrent looseness of skin,