Thigh lifts will help to remove loose and excess skin. However, there are many different versions: inner thigh, outer thigh, circumferential. These can be combined with a buttock lift with or without augmentation. Scars can be circular, or vertical. You need to discuss the goals with a plastic surgeon.
Will a thigh lift get rid of sagging skin left after weight loss?
I lost a lot of weight about a year ago, and I am still at my ideal weight but my skin hasn't "bounced back" since I lost the weight. The worst area is in my thigh and buttock region. Will a thigh lift work to get rid of saggy skin leftover from when I was bigger?
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A: Thigh lift helps part of the thigh.
Hello, Congratulations on the weight loss Gwen! There are a number of body lift operations geared for tightening soft tissue after weight loss. Thigh lift improvements generally concentrate on the inner part of the thigh. A lower body lift (buttock lift) works around the backside. You really need to be... more
A: Body contouring surgery
There are many operations out there with names that can be confusing. Some names are surgically descriptive, and others are open to interpretation. Here are some terms to help: Abdominoplasty / tummy tuck - leaves a scar across the front of your body, and tightens the skin on the front (as well as the... more
A: In general, a thigh lift will improve the appearance of...
In general, a thigh lift will improve the appearance of a thigh after weight loss. There are various procedures aimed at removing excess skin of the thighs. An appropriate consultation will be required to determine where the excess is located and the best method to help the situation. Also, the consultation... more
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3 Oct 2008
The recovery for a thigh lift is very similar to that of an arm lift, but with slower healing. It will typically take two weeks before you can go back to work and three weeks before the swelling really starts to subside. You may find it uncomfortable to sit or lay on your back for awhile. When you do heal, there will be scars, but they are usually easily hidden by swimsuit lines or underwear lines.