Thigh Lift

Step 1 – Anaesthesia

Drugs are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure and include intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia. The anaesthetist will recommend the best option for you.

Step 2 – The incision

The incisions used will vary depending on the area to be treated and the amount of skin to be excised.

Inner thigh lift incision

One technique used for a thigh lift locates an incision in the groin, extending downward and extending around the back of the thigh.

Another method removes extra skin from the groin down to the knee using an incision along the inside of the thigh.

You may also be suitable for a minimal incision inner thigh lift that involves a cut only in the groin area. Your Ching will determine what’s most suitable for you.

Outer thigh lift incision

Improving the shape of the outer thigh may need an incision extending from the groin area around the hip and across the back.

Advanced operation methods usually allow the cuts to be placed strategically where they can be hidden by most types of clothing and swimsuits. The incisions, however, may be extensive in length.

Step 3 – Closing the incisions

Sutures in the deep tissues help to stabilise and support the newly shaped contour. Subcutaneous sutures, and steristrip tape are used to support the skin incisions.

Step 4 – See the results

The tighter, smoother, contoured look that results from a thigh lift is noticed almost immediately, although initially hidden by swelling and bruising.

During your recuperation from thigh lift surgery, dressings and a garment will need to be worn to reduce swelling.

Drains will be placed at the incision site for a short time to drain excess fluid or blood that may collect.

You will be given instructions that will include:

• How to look after for the wound.
• Medication to apply and take orally to assist your wound repair
• Specific things to lookout for at the surgical site
• When to see Dr Ching for a follow-up

Your Thigh Lift results are immediately noticeable. However, the final results will take several months to fully develop.

After a thigh lift, skin quality is improved in appearance and feel.

Noticeable scars will remain, but the overall results are long-lasting, provided that you maintain your diet, weight and general health.

As your body ages, you will lose some firmness. However, most of the improvement will remain.

Although good results are anticipated from your operation, there are no guarantees. In some situations, achieving the best results with a single operation may not be possible, and another surgery may be necessary.