Thigh Lift
Thighplasty
A Thigh Lift, or thighplasty, reshapes the contour of either the inner or outer thighs by removing excess fat and skin. Depending on individual circumstances, an inner, vertical, or outer thigh lift approach will dictate the number and location of incisions required
Who is a Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
- A person who has been unable to achieve the appearance they desire through exercise and diet, and has loose or sagging skin in the thighs
- A person who is in good physical health
- A person whose weight is stable
Intended Results of a Thigh Lift
- Although it takes several months for your body to fully recover, the results of your thighplasty surgery will be immediately apparent.
- The excess skin and fat will be replaced by smooth, well-contoured thighs.
- There will be some visible scars.
Procedure Description for a Thigh Lift
- Dr Tran performs this surgery under General Anesthesia in a licensed and accredited hospital, and is aided by liposuction.
- The incision is usually made on the inside of the thigh, or in the groin increase, or both depending on the amount of fat and skin.
- The contour of the thighs will be shaped.
- The incisions are closed with absorbable sutures.
- Waterproof dressings are applied as well as compression dressings.
Healing and Recovery for a Thigh Lift
- Your incisions will be dressed and bandaged.
- After then initial swelling and bruising subsides, the results will be immediately visible.
- It can take up to 6-12 months for 100% of the oedema to completely subside.
- Surgical incision scars tend to improve for a little over a year.
- Dr Tran may recommend massage or lymph drainage therapy
Risks of Surgery
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General risks that can occur across a number of cosmetic surgery procedures include bleeding, infection, haematoma, poor healing and scarring, nerve injury, contour irregularities, pain, nerve damage, anaesthetic complications and undesirable aesthetic outcomes. Occasionally, some patients require revision surgery.
Patients with medical conditions may have increased specific and individualised risks.
Please visit drtran.com.au/breastandbody/risks-of-surgery/ for more information regarding surgery risks.