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Thigh Lift

What to expect from thigh reduction.

Anaesthesia:
General anaesthesia

Hospital Stay:
1 - 2 night(s) stay

Stitch removal:
7 - 10 days

Return to work:
2 weeks

Full recovery:
3 - 6 weeks

Thigh lift is usually done under general anaesthesia. It may be performed as a day case or you may spend a night in hospital after your procedure.

As part of your operation, the cosmetic surgeon may perform liposuction on the inner part of the thigh to reduce volume and mobilize the skin.

An incision is made in the groin crease or the groin crease and inner thigh, the upper part of the skin is undermined and the excess skin is trimmed. Suspension sutures are then used to attach the skin to the groin area and the wounds are closed either with or without drains.

The incisions are covered with dressings and a compression garment may be used.

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