Thigh Lift

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery
• Risks

Like any other type of surgery, thigh lift carries some risks. Fortunately, they are relatively rare, however they require cooperation from the patient in monitoring the wounds and local hygiene.

The general anaesthetic carries risks onto its own, which are relatively low in view of the surgical time, which tends to be between one and 1 1/2 hours.

Bleeding, which is most often manifested as bruising, will only delay rather than alter at the end result.

Infection is a risk in approximately 2% to 3% of cases, and can lead to part of the wounds breaking open. In most of these instances, conservative treatment with dressings allows the wound to settle down. Sometimes there may be a need for a scar revision four to six months later.

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are also risks with this type of surgery. In addition to the measures taken during your operation it is very important to be up and about and mobilising gently very soon after your operation. Fortunately, the surgery is not disabling and will allow most patients to mobilise within hours of the operation.

Thigh lift is sometimes performed as part of more extensive body contouring programmes like body lift or abdominoplasty in patients who have experienced significant weight loss.