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Romed Meirer, MD

Thigh Lift

removal of excess skin on the thighs and restoration of elasticity

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Thigh Lift

Toned and Firm Thighs

Loss of skin elasticity or severe weight loss can lead to an accumulation of excess skin in the thigh area.

Costs
from € 7,200.--
Procedure Duration
approx. 1.5 – 3 hours
Anesthesia
general anaesthesia / twilight sleep
Hospital Stay
1 overnight stay
Aftercare
compression garment for 6 weeks
Work Incapacity
approx. 2 weeks
Sports Abstinence
4 – 6 weeks

  • preliminary medical examination by the general practitioner/internist

  • discontinuation of anticoagulant medication, e.g., Aspirin, Thomapyrin or ThromboAss, at least one week before and one week after the operation

  • limitation of alcohol and nicotine

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  • under general anaesthetic, with 1 overnight stay in hospital

  • operation time for thigh lift approx. 1.5 - 3 hours depending on the technique to be used (depending on the anatomical conditions, either a minimal incision in the groin, possibly in combination with liposuction, or an extensive incision along the inner thigh is necessary)

  • at the end of the thigh lift, the compression garment, which has been precisely measured in advance, is put on

  • the day after the operation, drainage tubes are removed

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  • wear compression garments 24 hours a day for 6 weeks

  • no sport for 4 - 6 weeks

  • no sauna or solarium for 6 - 8 weeks

  • if additional liposuction is applied to the thighs massage the treated area several times a day with skin care oil/body lotion

  • in rare cases postoperative bleeding, haematoma, infections, unsightly scarring

  • a possible sensitivity to touch usually subsides after the first few weeks

  • any lymph congestion can be relieved by lymphatic drainage