Thigh Lift Surgery in Westchester County, NY

Patients who seek thigh lift surgery often complain of loose skin in their upper thighs, thighs that rub together when standing or walking, thighs with a large circumference, all symptoms that often occur with massive weight loss–combined with aging. In order to streamline the thighs, a plastic surgeon can remove excess skin and fatty tissue.

There are 3 different surgical approaches to the thigh: inner, medial, and bilateral thigh lifts. Each procedure is designed to assist patients in improving the contour of the thigh as they work to meet their goals for a healthier, younger-looking body.

Who is a Thigh Lift Candidate?

Thigh lift candidates are those who suffer from excess skin in the thighs following extreme weight loss or from the effects of aging. These individuals are non-smokers who are already motivated toward improved health and fitness. Their weight is stable and they are in good overall health.

How are the Thighs Contoured?

The thighs are contoured with the assistance of two main surgical techniques: excision and liposuction. In all three of the thigh lift approaches — inner, medial, and bilateral thigh lifts — excess skin is excised, lifted and redraped. Liposuction is used to remove fatty tissue, typically before the skin is redraped; liposuction-only procedures are conducted if the skin quality is adequate.

The point of entry to the underlying tissue changes according to the thigh lift approach selected. For the inner thigh lift, the incision is made in the groin area. For excess fat and skin of the If the upper part of the inner thigh, the surgeon will perform a medial thigh lift. In this case, an incision is made from the groin area around the inner thigh to the buttock. For the bilateral thigh lift, an incision is made at the top of the leg extending along the bikini line. Excess skin and fat at the outside, and front of the thigh, are then removed.

Surgery time usually lasts between 2-3 hours. The procedure is usually conducted in an outpatient setting, under either a general or local anesthetic (dependent on Dr. Goldberg’s recommendation).

Your Recovery from Thigh Lift Surgery

Rest and conservative movement are important during recovery from thigh lift surgery. The drains that are inserted during surgery to remove fluid that accumulates during recovery will be removed after approximately 1 week. Tape and compression garments should be worn for 3-4 weeks per your plastic surgeon’s recommendation. Light exercise can often be resumed after 2 weeks, and full recovery is typically achieved after about 4-6 weeks.

Please give us a call if you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. Goldberg. He is happy to take your questions concerning about thigh lift surgery. You can find as at two convenient locations: Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale, in Westchester County, New York.