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Thigh Lift

Thigh lift surgery is performed when a patient has excess skin or loose skin in the thighs. Patients who have had a dramatic weight loss or patients with pronounced wrinkling of the skin can benefit from a thigh lift.

Details of Procedure

The operation is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. The incisions for a full thigh or medial thigh lift are made as high as possible around the upper thigh. The excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is draped into a tighter more youthful contour.

Post Treatment Care

The patient goes home with dressings on the incision sites, which are usually removed within 7 days. A compression garment is worn for 4-6 weeks after surgery. Initial discomfort is usually well controlled with oral medication. Sutures are dissolvable and are trimmed within 7-10 days. You should be able to sit comfortably one week after thigh and buttock lift surgery. Normal activities may be resumed during the second week and many people return to work the third or fourth week after surgery. Exercise and any strenuous activity can be resumed 6 weeks after surgery. It can take 6-12 months to see the final result of body lifting surgery.

Possible Risks

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

To find out if you qualify for a thigh lift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Julie Khanna at our Oakville office, between Toronto and Hamilton in Ontario. Dr. Julie Khanna will discuss the risks and benefits of plastic surgery with you to help you make an informed decision.