Thigh Lift

Reveal a youthful and defined look with a thigh lift at Cape Fear Valley Health. Experience a transformation and return home, ready to embrace the positive change and confidently reveal your smoother, toned legs.

What Is a Thigh Lift?

Sagging skin and fatty thighs can be challenging to eliminate through diet and exercise alone. A thigh lift at Cape Fear Valley Health reshapes the contours of your thighs, enhancing your lower body’s overall appearance.

Feel Like Yourself Again

Regain confidence in your legs. Cape Fear Valley Health uses state-of-the-art techniques to ensure natural-looking results. Our experienced plastic surgeons will listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We will evaluate your overall health and cosmetic goals to help you determine if a thigh lift is the right choice for you.

Our Approach to Thigh Lift

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and innovations, meaning you can enjoy first-class care close to home.

Understanding Your Goals

Our compassionate and friendly staff will treat you with the care and respect you deserve. Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will take the time to discuss your treatment goals and thoroughly evaluate your specific areas of concern. We prioritize answering your questions and ensuring you feel fully informed and comfortable with your treatment plan.

We Stay Connected

After your thigh lift procedure, we’ll ensure you have all the information you need to take care of yourself during recovery. Healing from surgery takes time, but our team will be in regular contact to monitor your progress and provide support.

Your Thigh Lift Team

From your first call, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experts, including plastic surgeons, licensed practical nurses, and medical staff.

What to Expect With a Thigh Lift

A thigh lift procedure generally takes between two and three hours and is performed under general anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. Scars will be hidden beneath underwear or swimwear. Once the procedure is complete, you can return home and start enjoying the positive changes.

There are several techniques available to enhance your thighs, each aimed at re-establishing natural lines and anatomy. Your surgeon will discuss the best option for you:

• Inner thigh lift: The most common type, with incisions between your upper thigh and pubic areas to remove excess fat in the inner thigh.
• Medial thigh lift: Similar to an inner thigh lift, but with incisions extending further back toward the buttocks. This technique achieves more significant results.
• Bilateral thigh lift: Addresses the fronts and sides of the thighs, with incisions along the bottom of the underwear line. Through this larger incision, your plastic surgeon can remove more excess skin.

Thigh Lift Consultation

Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your legs and body. They will then make a recommendation based on your desired results and develop your personalized treatment plan.

Are You a Candidate For a Thigh Lift?

If your skin has lost elasticity, you may be a good candidate for a thigh lift. This procedure is particularly helpful if you have recently experienced significant weight loss. A thigh lift can also be combined with liposuction.

Please note that a thigh lift is not a weight loss solution. To qualify, you should maintain a stable weight. We also encourage you to commit to a balanced diet and regular exercise after the procedure.

Additional considerations:

• The ideal candidate is in good overall health.
• Alcohol increases the risk of excess bleeding and should be avoided for at least two weeks before surgery.
• Body weight should be stable for at least six months to a year before surgery.
• Nicotine increases the risk of blood clots and other complications. Patients should be nicotine-free for three to six weeks before and after surgery.

Thigh Lift Recovery and Results

After the procedure, you should:

• Plan to take one to two weeks off work to focus on recovery.
• Ensure you get plenty of rest.
• Take short walks around the house to keep circulation moving.
• Wear your compression bandages or garments for about a month after your procedure to promote healing.
• Avoid strenuous activities for about six to eight weeks to prevent complications.

It’s normal to experience some swelling and bruising, which typically subside in six weeks. Your improved shape will begin to show as swelling decreases, and most patients see final results within a year.

Thigh Lift Risks

Like all surgeries, a thigh lift involves a certain degree of risk. However, when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, serious complications are rare. To minimize risk, follow the instructions and advice of your plastic surgeon.

Some risks and complications could include:

• Blood clots
• Numbness and pain
• Fluid accumulation in the legs
• Poor wound healing
• Scars
• Swelling