Thigh Lift
in Charlotte, NC
The Thigh Lift Experience
Charlotte Thigh Lift at Charlotte Plastic Surgery
Get beautifully sculpted and toned legs with the Charlotte Thigh Lift at Charlotte Plastic Surgery. Our board-certified surgeons specialize in tailoring this transformative procedure to your unique aesthetic goals. Bid farewell to excess skin and embrace toned contours that elevate the look of your legs.
Reclaimed Contours
What is a thigh lift?
Thighplasty, also known as a thigh lift, is a surgical technique that sculpts the thigh region by eliminating loose skin and excess fat. It is commonly sought after significant weight loss, liposuction, or aging-related sagging.
Types of Thigh Lifts
At Charlotte Plastic Surgery, we offer the following thigh lift options:
Inner Thigh Lift (Medial Thigh Lift):
Targets laxity from the inner thigh to the knees
Mini Thigh Lift:
Addresses upper leg sagging through a groin crease incision.
Outer Thigh Lift (Bilateral Thigh Lift):
Focuses on front and outside thigh skin tightening, often done with a lower body lift.
Posterior or Spiral Thigh Lift:
Tightens skin on the back of the thighs with an incision under the buttocks.
Achieving Sculpted Thighs
What are the benefits of a thigh lift?
A thigh lift offers transformative benefits, enhancing both aesthetics and well-being. The procedure sculpts the thighs by removing excess skin and fat, providing a toned and contoured appearance. Immediate improvements in leg contours contribute to boosted confidence. While initial recovery may involve temporary swelling and bruising, the final results, evident in a few months, showcase the full impact of the procedure. The longevity of these benefits is complemented by the permanent removal of excess skin.
Ideal Candidates
Am I a good candidate for a thigh lift?
A thigh lift is ideal for individuals with significant excess skin or elasticity loss that exercise cannot address. Ideal candidates are nonsmokers near their goal weight, leading a healthy lifestyle with realistic expectations. In the initial consultation, your plastic surgeon assesses candidacy based on medical history. Those allergic to anesthesia or with certain medical conditions may find the procedure too risky. Your surgeon at Charlotte Plastic Surgery tailors the recommendation to align with the individual's situation and aesthetic goals.
Beautiful Legs Begin Here
Your Thigh Lift Consultation
Sculpted and confident legs begin with a Thigh Lift at Charlotte Plastic Surgery. Our expert, board-certified surgeons specialize in tailoring procedures to your unique needs, ensuring a personalized approach. Experience the transformative benefits of removing excess skin and achieving toned contours.
At Charlotte Plastic Surgery, we prioritize your well-being and aesthetics, guiding you through each step of the process. Discover renewed confidence, improved mobility, and a sculpted leg silhouette. Take the first step towards elevated leg aesthetics by scheduling a consultation with our skilled team.
From Flabby to Fabulous
Your Thigh Lift Procedure
As an outpatient procedure, a thigh lift is performed under general anesthesia, with an overnight stay if combined with other body-contouring surgeries. Anesthesia is administered before making incisions based on your tailored treatment plan.
Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining tissue is tightened and reshaped. Deep sutures support the new position, and post-surgical drains may be placed. Bandaging and a compression garment follow to reduce swelling. The surgical duration varies (two to six hours), and post-anesthesia soreness is managed with prescribed pain medication during the initial recovery.
A New Perspective
Thigh Lift Results
After removing the extra skin, you'll see an immediate improvement, but the swelling and bruising might take a while to go away. Your final results, showing the true impact of the procedure, will show up a few months later once all the swelling is gone. While scars are permanent, they tend to fade over time.
The Recovery Journey
Thigh Lift Recovery and Aftercare
After getting a thigh lift, expect about two weeks of recovery. The time might vary depending on your activity level. If you have a desk job, you can likely go back after two weeks, but if your job is more active, you might need around six weeks before doing strenuous activities.
Your surgeon will give personalized advice based on your procedure and job requirements. You might deal with pain, soreness, and swelling for a few weeks, but your surgeon will prescribe medication and recommend wearing a compression garment for three to four weeks. Sleeping with your legs slightly bent helps with incision healing, and if you have drains, you'll keep an eye on them daily.
You can start showering and moving around gently after a few days, and you should be able to go out in public in about four to five days. Some ankle swelling might happen with more activity, but it usually decreases within a month.
Thigh Lift
Frequently asked Questions
Thigh lift surgery is performed under anesthesia so you won't feel pain during the procedure. However, it's common to experience some discomfort during the initial recovery period. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication to help manage postoperative discomfort, ensuring a more comfortable healing process.
Common issues include infection at the incision site, wound dehiscence (incision site opening), and seroma (fluid collection). Rare but severe complications may involve partial skin-tissue death and leakage of lymphatic fluid.
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