Does a thigh lift include liposuction?

A thigh lift can be performed two ways: a short incision medial thigh lift (inner thigh lift) and a standard incision inner thigh lift. Many women choose to have an inner thigh lift with a combination of Liposuction to remove fat deposits, while smoothing and reshaping the legs.

Will liposuction make my thighs smaller?

Liposuction can effectively target fat in the thighs, lower buttocks, calves, and knees. Even your ankles can be slimmed down. Do remember that liposuction is not a comprehensive weight-loss treatment. The procedure is best for patients who are within 15-20\% of their normal body weight.

Is a thigh lift painful?

Like other cosmetic surgeries, thigh lifts are considered major procedures and you’ll need to take time off work to recover. You’ll likely experience pain, bruising, and swelling for a few days after the procedure.

What surgery makes your thighs smaller?

Liposuction surgically removes exercise and diet-resistant fat pockets, producing slimmer thigh contours. This procedure uses a multi-step process that first injects a solution to loosen the fat and minimize bleeding, and then uses a suctioning device to vacuum the fat cells out through small incisions.

Is thigh liposuction painful?

Is thigh liposuction painful? No, thigh lipo surgery should not be painful. During surgery, anesthesia will be used to make sure you are comfortable. After surgery, you will be provided with medications to ensure your recovery is comfortable.

What is a mini thigh lift?

A mini thigh lift is used to reduce sagging in the upper part of the inner thigh. instead of tightening the entire thigh, only the small portion of the upper third of the thigh is worked on. It’s used for patients who don’t have a particularly large amount of excess fat or skin, but just want to trim the area down.

Should I get a thigh lift or liposuction for my thighs?

Since liposuction doesn’t address skin laxity (loose and/or excess skin), and a thigh lift doesn’t address all the excess fat, neither can be considered a single magic bullet for one-and-done thigh sculpting. (And don’t get us started on the conundrum that is cellulite ).

Would a thigh-sculpting solution work for me?

Or they may advise a medial thigh lift can address skin laxity in the upper medial thigh. Your surgeon may also advise extending a lateral thigh lift across the posterior midline to lift the buttocks as well. The only way to know what thigh-sculpting solution will work for you is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Is liposuction alone a good option for skin laxity?

“Youthful elastic skin will tolerate a significant amount of fat removal by liposuction without resulting in unfavorable skin laxity. As degrees of skin laxity increase, the amount of liposuction that can be performed decreases, and with significant degrees of skin laxity, liposuction alone is not a good option.”

Can liposuction alone correct saddlebag laxity?

As degrees of skin laxity increase, the amount of liposuction that can be performed decreases, and with significant degrees of skin laxity, liposuction alone is not a good option.” So what is? Well, your surgeon may advise a lateral thigh lift to improve upon skin laxity in the saddlebag area.