Is it possible to combine a tummy tuck and an outer thigh lift?

Thanks for your question. After significant weight loss it is often desirable to combine thigh lift with abdominoplasty.  The incision is exteded on both sides to lift the lateral thighs. Careful pkanning is required but combining the two is safe and recovery is not prolonged!  Do consult an experienced Plastic Surgeon to discuss your desires and concerns. Good luck!

Thank you for the question. To combine procedures can be accomplished safely if you are a good medical candidate and the procedures don't involve too much operative time. An extended abdominoplasty can be effective to lift the lateral thigh and I discuss this with my patients when discussing the outer aspect of the abdomen and hip area. 

Tummy tuck and lateral thigh lift can be combined, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to make a recommendation.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Yes it is possible, but most likely not the right approach to give you the best results. If you do that, there will be loose sagging tissue of your posterior buttocks, excess loose skin at the end of the incisions (affectionately called "dog ears"). By combining the incisions from the lateral thighs, it takes another 5 inches. The scar from the lower body lift can be made in a gull wing fashion that can be covered by most bikini bottoms. This is done together with an abdominoplasty. See a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Thank you for your question. Without photos, I cannot say if you could be a possible candidate for a tummy tuck and outer thigh lift. However, it is possible to do both procedures simultaneously. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation. Best Regards, Dr. Newall

To take care of the loose skin on the outer buttock/thigh, you will need a circumferential body lift. The skin excision needs to be continued around the body to tighten and re-drape all of the skin. It is done all the time and the results are good.

Depending on the health of the patient and the clinical situation this is a legitimate combination of operations. It falls under the broad description of "mommy makeover"

Hi thanks for your questions, I highly recommend a virtual or an in person consultation so you can discuss all your concerns and expectations thoroughly with the PS of your choice. In order to give you an accurate advice you need to send pics, but roughly I would say that those procedures can be combined if your case and your health fit. Good Luck and congratulations on your weight loss!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

Absolutely.  The real question is do you need that or even more tightening of the back side, buttocks, hips, and thighs.If you have lost much weight consider a trunk or body lift to treat you lower torso and your thighs as well.This is complicated surgery that needs an experienced plastic surgeon.  Look for some before and afters of body lifting to decide.  Photos would help to advise you of options.Good luck.

A tummy tuck can achiever an outer thigh lift as well.  By extending the incision over the hips we are able to recruit the excess tissue of the lateral thighs to create a significant improvment in the contour of these areas.  Depending on the amount of excess will determine the steps involved but a substantial correction is certainly possible.