A thigh lift can improve loose, sagging skin along the thighs when weight loss, aging, pregnancy, or changes in skin elasticity have affected the area. At Funt Aesthetics, Dr. David K. Funt is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with decades of experience in cosmetic surgery and body contouring.
The goal of a thigh lift is to create smoother, more proportionate contours by removing excess skin and tightening the remaining tissue. The procedure may be performed on its own or combined with other body-contouring procedures when multiple areas need to be addressed.
What Can a Thigh Lift Improve?
A thigh lift is most often used to improve excess skin and tissue along the inner thigh. It can help create a slimmer, smoother contour that better matches the buttocks, abdomen, and lower legs.
The procedure may help improve:
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Loose or hanging thigh skin
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Skin laxity after significant weight loss
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Age-related changes in thigh contour
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Excess tissue along the inner thighs
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Disproportion between the thighs and surrounding areas
The outer thigh is not always treated with the same approach. In some cases, liposuction, a butt lift, or another body contouring procedure may be better suited to that area.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Thigh Lift Surgery?
The thigh lift procedure is ideal for patients who are in good overall health but have excess skin and tissue in the thigh area due to aging, pregnancy, or significant weight loss.
A thigh lift is not a weight-loss procedure. It is generally most appropriate for patients who are near a stable weight but remain unhappy with loose skin or the shape of their thighs. Realistic expectations and the ability to maintain a stable weight are also important for long-term satisfaction.
How Is Thigh Lift Surgery Performed?
Thigh lift surgery is performed under anesthesia, and the incision pattern depends on the amount and location of excess skin.
An inner, or medial, thigh lift may require an incision in the groin area and is often appropriate for patients with a moderate amount of loose skin and tissue along the inner thigh. More extensive correction may require a longer incision extending farther down or around the thigh.
After the incision is made, Dr. Funt removes excess skin and tightens the remaining tissue to create a smoother, more toned contour. The incisions are then closed with sutures.
Can Thigh Lift Be Combined With Other Procedures?
A thigh lift may be performed alone or in combination with other cosmetic procedures as part of a broader body-contouring plan. Patients who have experienced significant weight loss, for example, may have loose skin in several areas that they want to address.
Depending on the patient’s anatomy and goals, a thigh lift may be combined with liposuction, buttock contouring, or other body procedures. Dr. Funt develops the treatment plan around which combination will create the most balanced result.
What Is Recovery Like After a Thigh Lift?
Swelling, soreness, and tightness are expected during the early stages of recovery. Patients are typically asked to wear a compression garment to help control swelling and support the treated tissues as they heal.
Activity is gradually increased according to Dr. Funt’s instructions. Because the incisions are located near areas involved in walking and bending, patients should allow adequate time for healing before returning to strenuous exercise.
The thighs continue to settle into their new contour as swelling improves over the following weeks and months.
Why Choose Funt Aesthetics for Thigh Lift Surgery?
Thigh lift surgery requires careful planning to remove excess skin while creating a smooth contour that remains balanced with the hips, buttocks, and lower legs. Dr. David K. Funt is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has decades of experience in cosmetic surgery and body contouring and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 25 years.
His approach considers the location of skin laxity, the amount of tissue that needs to be removed, incision placement, and whether another procedure should be combined with the lift. At Funt Aesthetics, each thigh lift is tailored to the patient’s anatomy and goals with an emphasis on careful surgical planning, safety, and balanced proportions.
Explore Thigh Lift Surgery in Long Island & Nassau County, NY
A thigh lift can improve loose skin and reshape the thighs for a smoother, more proportionate contour. Funt Aesthetics provides individualized thigh lift planning for patients throughout Long Island and Nassau County, NY. To discuss your concerns and learn whether thigh lift surgery is right for you, call 516-295-0404 to schedule a consultation with Funt Aesthetics.
