A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the thighs to tighten sagging tissue and create a smoother, firmer, more defined contour.
At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Troy Austin performs thigh lift and mini thigh lift surgery for patients across Augusta, Evans, Martinez, and Columbia County, GA, as well as Aiken, SC. Because Dr. Austin performs every procedure himself, your surgical plan and recovery are guided by the same surgeon from start to finish.
Benefits of a thigh lift include:
Performed under general anesthesia with an incision along the inner thigh. Liposuction may be used for better sculpting
Takes about 3-4 hours and offers immediate, permanent results
Swelling and discomfort may last a few days. Wear a compression garment for 3-4 weeks. Scarring will fade over time, hidden on the inner thigh.
A mini thigh lift is exactly what it sounds like – this surgical cosmetic procedure involves reducing a small amount of excess skin from the upper portion of the thighs. A mini thigh lift is ideal for patients who wish to reduce their excess skin but do not have enough loose skin to receive a full thigh lift. If you believe you’re a good candidate for a mini thigh lift, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation with Dr. Austin.
The thigh lift itself is not a painful procedure. Your thigh lift surgery will be done under anesthesia to ensure you remain as comfortable as possible throughout your procedure. Following your thigh lift, Dr. Troy Austin will provide you with prescriptions for pain management medications and detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure you have a quick and comfortable recovery.
While a thigh lift is not a cellulite treatment, many patients find the appearance of their cellulite improves after receiving a thigh lift. This is because the thigh lift involves pulling your skin tight over your body’s natural contours, therefore smoothing away any lumps or bumps in the skin that may have been there previously.
A thigh lift typically involves a long, thin incision be made from the top of the inner thigh near the groin down the inside of the leg to the knee. These scars are strategically made to be discrete and easily hidden following surgery.
