Eliminate excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs for tighter, more toned legs.
A Thigh Lift, or thighplasty, is an aesthetic surgical application performed to eliminate skin sagging (laxity) located particularly at the inner part of the upper leg. If there are fat accumulations in the thigh region, a liposuction application can be performed during the same session for contouring.
Skin sagging in the thigh region occurs most frequently due to:
Excessive weight loss.
Collagen losses related to aging.
The effects of pregnancy.
The excess skin in the thigh region is excised and tightened upwards by means of incisions. The two main types of incisions are:
Groin Incision (Mini Thigh Lift): Incisions are confined to the inguinal region (groin crease) and the fold under the buttocks.
Vertical Incision: For patients with significant laxity, an additional incision may extend vertically down the inner thigh.
The goal is to keep the scars (traces of incisions) within the inner part of the thigh and groin so they can be hidden by swimwear or underwear (the bikini line).
Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): If you are using blood-thinning drugs, you must cease use 7 to 10 days before by consulting your doctor.
Supplements: Inform your physician about all medications, nutritional supplements, and slimming teas, as some can increase bleeding risks.
Allergies: Please definitely inform your physician of any allergies toward any substance or medication.
Smoking: Patients consuming tobacco products are strongly advised to cease smoking at least three weeks before the surgery.
Alcohol: No alcohol should be consumed for one week before the surgery.
Fasting: The patient should be strictly hungry (fasting) at least six hours before the surgery.
Medical Records: Please bring all requested examinations (CT, ultrasound, mammography) with you.
Personal Preparation: Do not wear makeup, jewelry/piercings, or nail varnish, and do not bring valuables.
Thigh lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Screenings performed before the surgery include:
Blood Analysis: To check blood levels, liver function tests, renal function tests, clotting values (coagulation tests), and screen for infectious diseases.
Imaging & Cardiac Evaluation: Pulmonary X-ray films to investigate the status of the lungs, and Electrocardiography (ECG) to investigate heart rhythm and cardiac status.
Consultation: If the patient has a pre-existing medical condition, necessary tests and consultations are established to ensure there are no factors that will impede the surgery.
How long does the thigh lift surgery last? The thigh lift surgery lasts one to two hours.
How many days is it necessary to be hospitalized in the thigh lift surgery? (Note: This was missing in your original text, so a standard estimate is provided.) Patients are typically hospitalized for one to two days for monitoring and initial recovery.
When can the patients return to the social life and professional life after the thigh lift surgery?
Social Life: The patient may return to their social lives approximately one week later.
Professional Life: The period for returning to professional life may last two weeks, depending on the physical demands of the job.
How much scarring may persist after the thigh lift? Scars persist, typically extending from the inner part of the thigh toward the groin in front and toward the gluteal fold (fold under the buttock) at the back. As mentioned, these scars are usually placed to remain hidden within the bikini line.
Is it possible to eliminate the scars of the thigh lift surgery? The complete disappearance of the scars is not possible. However, over time, the scars fade to a color almost the same as the skin color, and their prominence decreases significantly.