"My thighs are sagging."
What is a thigh lift?
The thigh lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh. Dr. Somsak performs this procedure on its own, or in combination with other procedures such as a body lift.
Who benefits most from a thigh lift?
If the skin of the inner thigh sags or is droopy, a thigh lift is ideal as it will tighten up the skin and smoothen the contour of the inner thigh. Patients who have lost a lot of weight are also ideal candidates for an inner thigh lift, usually done in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures.
What can the inner thigh lift do for me?
Stand in front of a mirror and pinch the skin of your inner thigh so that you lift the skin towards your groin. This approximates what a thigh lift can do for you.
How is the outer thigh treated?
The outer thigh is treated most often by liposuction. When the skin of the outer thigh sags, it is usually in conjunction with the buttocks. In this case, the outer thigh lift is performed together with a buttocks lift.
What is involved in the thigh lift surgery?
Thigh lift surgery can be done under ‘twilight’ anesthesia or general anesthesia. The procedure is performed at Kasemrad Hospital here in Bangkok, Thailand.
Immediately before surgery Dr. Somsak will mark the patient’s thighs while standing up. The skin is pinched and elevated towards the groin. An estimate is made of how much skin should be removed. Dr. Somsak designs the surgery so the final scar is hidden in the groin crease. Excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining thigh skin is elevated and tightened. Thigh lift surgery is generally well tolerated. Following your surgery, you are advised to rest as much as possible to avoid a lot of leg motion, which can affect the scar.
What is the recovery time for the thigh lift surgery?
Recuperation for thigh lift surgery is usually 1-2 weeks. Patients should plan to take 7-10 days off from work.
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Dr. Somsak Kunachakr is a board certified plastic surgeon specialising in cosmetic surgery procedures in Kasemrad Cosmetic Surgery Center, Bangkok, Thailand. His expertise includes facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, body lift, liposuction, sex change surgery and breast enhancement procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction.
