A thigh lift is most often performed on patients who have had significant weight loss and are left with excess skin in the thigh area. This procedure is not intended strictly for the reduction of fat, but instead a combination of liposuction and thigh lift techniques can achieve the desired results.
Dr. Schmelzer can perform either a medial thigh lift, which involves incisions that begin in the groin area and wrap around to the back of the thigh, or an outer thigh lift, which involves an incision on the front of the thighs along the bikini line. Patients will likely be instructed to wear a compression garment for a couple of weeks after surgery.