BODY PROCEDURES
Thigh Lift
If fitness and weight control efforts have not achieved your goals for thighs that are firmer, more youthful-looking and more proportionate to your overall body image, a thigh lift may be right for you. Dr. Wages performs thigh lifts with liposuction to give you more sleek and contoured legs.
At a Glance
CANDIDATE
• People whose weight is relatively stable
• Individuals with excess soft tissue along the inner (medial) thigh region and/or the outer (lateral) thigh
• Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that impair healing or increase risk of surgery
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic goals for what thigh lift surgery can accomplish
• Individuals committed to leading a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and fitness
PROCEDURE
Thigh lift surgery reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin and fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
5 – 6 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
RECOVERY
Rest the day of surgery, very light activity for 5-10 days
DOWNTIME
Avoid any vigorous physical activity, exercise, running, etc. for the first three weeks after surgery. You may walk if it is only a brief walk with no stress. After all the swelling has resolved all restrictions are removed.
Procedure Planning
A pre-surgical visit with Dr. Wages will be scheduled 2 weeks before your thihg lift surgery to finalize your measurements, review the procedure, complete all paperwork, and get you ready for your surgery which will be performed on an outpatient basis. You will come in the day before your surgery for final markings. If you smoke it is important to quit as smoking affects the healing process.
Experience
You will be guided from initial contact by our team with specific information about your procedure. When we schedule a thigh lift consultation, you will be sent information to read before you meet Dr. Wages. Your consultation includes a comprehensive, thorough examination with bio-dimensional measurements, and a review of the procedure and recovery. We work with you in a team approach to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Recovery
Take it easy the first 24 hours after your thigh lift surgery. You will be given specific post-operative instructions by Dr. Wages to follow to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. Immediately after surgery your healing begins, and in the days and weeks to follow your will see your results emerge. You can expect continuous improvement with your full healing in 6-12 months.