Thigh Lift

Thigh lift surgery removes and tightens excess tissue from the inner and outer thighs. This procedure is common after losing a large amount of weight and often done in combination with a body lift or tummy tuck.

Why Thigh Lift Surgery is Necessary

Bariatric surgery, exercise and diet can get you down to a healthy weight, but can’t tighten the remaining loose skin on your body. On the thighs, excess skin can pose a cosmetic and hygienic problem; that’s why body-contouring procedures like thigh lift surgery are necessary.

Indications for a thigh lift include the following:

• Excess skin on inner thighs
• Excess skin on outer thighs
• Stable body weight
• Limited fat on inner/outer thighs

How Thigh Lift Surgery Tightens the Skin

One common technique is called the medial thigh lift, during which an incision is made in the crease of the leg extending down toward the knee. Excess skin is removed and sutures are put in place to tighten the tissue and maintain the new form.

After Your Thigh Lift: What to Expect

Incisions are closed and drains are put in place at the end of your surgery. The day after your thigh lift, we usually recommend light activity to prevent blood clots. Surgical drains and tape are removed after about 1 week. Exercise should be postponed until about 6 weeks after the surgery.

During the weeks that follow, a special compression garment is worn to promote contraction of the new leg contour. To learn more about thigh lift surgery with Dr. Genter, contact our office in Jenkintown to schedule a surgery consultation.