Thigh Lift - San Francisco
By Bay Area Surgeon Dr. Aycock
Thigh lift surgery is becoming more popular as people lose weight after bariatric / gastric bypass surgery. After massive weight loss, there is often excess skin around the thigh and leg area that can be removed through body lift plastic surgery.
People also choose thigh lift plastic surgery if the skin in that area is flabby, saggy, dimpled, or has an orange peel appearance. Many people, both men and women, are better able to fit into clothes following body lift surgery, and also experience improved self esteem. If you would like to combine a thigh lift with complete lower body contouring, then buttock lift and tummy tuck may compliment a thigh lift.
Thigh Lift Procedure Information
Thigh lift plastic surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. A number of variations in incision location are possible, and San Francisco surgeon Dr. Aycock will help you determine the option that is best for you. Dr. Aycock will show you what specific procedures are available to solve your particular concerns. Complimentary procedures include Buttock Lift, Arm Lift, Tummy Tuck, and Liposuction.
Recovery from Thigh Lift
Following thigh lift surgery, you will need to wear an elastic compression garment to assist in the natural tightening and shrinking of the skin and to reduce swelling. For a thigh lift that is less extensive, initial discomfort is typically controlled with oral medication prescribed by Dr. Aycock. For a thigh lift that is more extensive, it may be recommended that you spend a night or two in a skilled nursing facility or hospital. This allows for intravenous catheters, pain injections, and close monitoring of the recovery process. Swelling and bruising typically subside within a month, strenuous exercise is typically possible in about six weeks, and full recovery is normally complete within four to six months.
Please feel free to contact us online at any time to discuss thigh lift surgery options. Or, visit our plastic surgery offices located in Walnut Creek, California (CA) and Greenbrae, California (CA). Our offices are conveniently located near the San Francisco Bay Area region.
