Thigh Lift Surgery: Reshape Your Thighs for a More Proportionate Body

What is a Thigh Lift?

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. This procedure is ideal for patients who have not achieved their desired results through fitness and weight control efforts alone.

Ideal Candidates for Thigh Lift Surgery

Dr. Thomas J. Rishavy recommends thigh lift surgery for individuals who:

• Have loose, excess skin on their thighs
• Are at or near their ideal body weight
• Have stubborn fat pockets resistant to diet and exercise
• Possess good skin elasticity
• Are non-smokers
• Maintain realistic expectations and specific goals for their appearance

The Thigh Lift Procedure

During your consultation, Dr. Rishavy will evaluate your overall health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and examine your thighs, skin quality, and fat distribution. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgery. Incisions are made along natural creases in the groin and may extend to the knee. Through these incisions, excess skin and fat are removed, and underlying tissue may be reshaped. The incisions are then closed with sutures.

Recovery and Results

Following thigh lift surgery, patients can expect:

• Some swelling and bruising, which will subside over time
• To wear a compression garment or special support hose
• To return to work within two weeks
• To avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks

The procedure results in firmer, more youthful-looking thighs and a lower body contour that better reflects overall body proportions.

For more information about thigh lift surgery or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Thomas J. Rishavy, please contact our office.