What Is Inner Thigh Lift Surgery?

Modern technology allows plastic surgery for almost any part of the body. Of course, people want these surgeries because they have certain issues that cannot be solved otherwise. Plastic surgery is a great way for people to look great, have a boosted self-image and confidence. One of the many plastic surgery procedures that you can have performed is the inner thigh lift.

What Is Inner Thigh Lift?

Inner thigh lift, as the name clarifies, is a procedure performed to improve the shape and appearance of your inner thighs. The procedure is also called thighplasty and is a great option for those who want their thighs to look firm and young. In the procedure, the surgeon removes the excess fat from the upper part of your inner thigh if that’s causing your thighs to look fat and unshaply.

They will remove excess skin if your skin is saggy around this region. People who often opt for inner thigh lift are ones that have lost a lot of weight. The procedure is also sought by senior citizens.

What to Expect before Thigh Lift

First of all, your surgeon will examine you to know that you are the perfect candidate for the procedure. You should not have any serious medical condition that could interrupt the healing process after the surgery. It is best to be a non-smoker. To be an ideal candidate, you also need to be ready mentally i.e. you should be expecting good and positive results rather than having a negative frame of mind.  If you have excess fat causing your thighs to look unsightly, liposuction will be performed. The thigh lift and liposuction can be used in combination by your surgeon if your skin is not healthy enough to become firm on its own after the procedure.

What to Expect During the Thigh Lift Surgery

In most cases the surgeons will administer general anesthesia for this procedure. Surgery can be performed by the medical professional at their clinic or the hospital. It will take around 2 to 3 hours for the procedure to complete. Since it is an outpatient surgery you will be asked to go home right after the surgery has been performed.

The incision for the surgery will be made at the point where your thigh and groin area meet. Your surgeon will remove excess fat and skin, and reconstruct the area so it gets back into good shape. The scars will be under beneath your underwear.

What to Expect After the Surgery

The discomfort level in this type of surgery is moderate and prescription pain medication will keep you happy and comfortable. The discomfort can last for 3 days for up to a week. You will notice swelling at its high after three days and your knees might also swell up. In case of liposuction, you might see bruises for up to 10 days. You will visit the office to have your bandages removed within 2 or 3 days. It is best that you avoid driving for at least one and half weeks. Postpone your exercises for a month and In 6 months you will see the most noticeable difference that your thigh lift has achieved.