Thigh Lift

The First Step: Choosing a Surgeon You Can Trust

Choosing a plastic surgeon certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery and a full member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery ensures your surgeon is qualified and up-to-date, giving you confidence in your choice.

Who Is a Candidate?

Ideal candidates for a thigh lift include:

• Individuals whose weight is relatively stable.
• Those with excess soft tissue along the inner, middle, or outer thigh.
• Healthy individuals without surgical contraindications.
• Non-smokers.
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for the procedure.
• Those committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What You Need to Know About a Thigh Lift

A thigh lift is a procedure designed to reshape the thighs by reducing excess skin and, in some cases, fat. The result is smoother skin and more proportionate contours of the thighs and lower body. This procedure is especially beneficial for individuals who have not achieved their desired results through exercise or weight loss, aiming for a firmer, more youthful, and well-proportioned appearance.

Planning Your Procedure

During your consultation:

• Discussion: Share your reasons for wanting the surgery and your expectations.
• Evaluation: Your medical history, allergies, treatments, and any prior surgeries will be reviewed.
• Examination: A physical assessment will determine the shape, size, skin quality, and necessary measurements.
• Documentation: Photos will be taken for medical records.
• Options: Ideal surgical techniques for your case will be discussed.

The Procedure

• Anesthesia: General anesthesia is commonly used, ensuring you are asleep throughout the surgery. A thigh lift typically takes 2–3 hours.
• Incisions:
• Incision patterns vary depending on the area(s) to be treated, the degree of correction needed, and preferences.
• One common technique involves incisions at the groin, extending downward to the back of the thigh. The tissue is reshaped and tightened, excess skin is removed, and the skin is repositioned, resulting in a more proportional and toned contour.
• Candidates for a medial thigh lift may only require minimal incisions near the groin.
• Improving the contour of the outer thigh often involves an extended incision from the groin around the hip. Through these incisions, the plastic surgeon tightens tissues for a smoother and more toned appearance. Advanced techniques position incisions to be hidden by underwear or swimwear, but the incisions may be extensive.
• Closure: The incisions are closed with sutures.

Recovery

• Surgical sites will be covered with tapes, dressings, and compression garments to reduce swelling and support the new contours.
• In some cases, a thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain excess blood or fluid.
• You will receive specific instructions on:
  • Caring for your incisions
  • Taking medications for pain and infection prevention.

Your New Look

• Immediate Results: Improved thigh contours are noticeable almost immediately after surgery.
• Final Results: It may take several months to see the final outcome.
• Scars: While scars are permanent, they will fade and become less noticeable over time.
• Longevity: Results can be long-lasting, especially with stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. As the body naturally ages, some firmness may be lost, but most of the improvements achieved with the thigh lift will remain.