THIGH LIFT

When a patient has excessively loose skin in the thigh area, a thigh lift operation is often indicated.

This involves a large incision on each leg in the groin area. This is always performed under a general anaesthetic and requires an overnight stay in hospital. The “down” time or recovery period after this operation can be several weeks with mobility and sitting slightly curtailed.

It is fairly major surgery with extensive incisions. There are therefore extensive scars. At the consultation and assessment it is important to ensure that the potential benefit far outweighs any disadvantage such as unsightly scars.

In properly selected cases the results are excellent.