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Thigh Lift

Removal of excess skin on the thighs while restoring natural elasticity

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Thigh Lift

Toned and Firm Thighs

Thigh lift surgery is a well-established procedure aimed at removing excess skin from the thighs and restoring skin elasticity. Skin laxity caused by aging or significant weight loss often cannot be corrected through exercise alone. A thigh lift effectively tightens the skin and reshapes the tissue, resulting in improved contour and firmness.

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 a general practitioner or internist

  • Discontinuation of anticoagulant medications (e.g. Aspirin, Thomapyrin, or Thrombo ASS) at least one week before and one week after surgery

  • Limitation of alcohol and nicotine consumption to support optimal healing

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  • The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and usually includes one overnight hospital stay.

  • The duration of thigh lift surgery is approximately 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the technique used. Based on individual anatomical factors, either a minimal incision in the groin area, possibly combined with liposuction, or a more extensive incision along the inner thigh may be required.

  • At the end of the procedure, the custom-fitted compression garment is applied.

  • Drainage tubes, if necessary, are typically removed the day after surgery.

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  • Wear the compression garment for 6 weeks, 24 hours a day

  • No sports or strenuous physical activity for 4 – 6 weeks

  • Avoid sauna and solarium for 6 – 8 weeks

  • If liposuction was additionally performed: massage the treated area several times daily using oil or body lotion to support skin regeneration

  • Temporary swelling, bruising, or a feeling of tightness may occur and typically resolve within a few weeks.

  • Rarely, complications such as bleeding, infection, or noticeable scarring may occur.

  • A temporary sensitivity to touch usually normalizes within the first few weeks.

  • A possible lymphatic congestion can be effectively treated with targeted lymphatic drainage therapy.

Who is a good candidate for a thigh lift?

Ideal candidates are individuals with loose or sagging skin on the thighs, often caused by aging, significant weight loss, or reduced skin elasticity, and who are in good overall health.

Will there be scars?

Scars are unavoidable but are placed as inconspicuously as possible. Over time, they usually fade and become less noticeable.

Is a thigh lift painful?

Some discomfort, swelling, or a feeling of tightness is normal after surgery and can be well managed with prescribed pain medication.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients can return to daily activities after a few weeks. Sports and strenuous activity should be avoided for 4 – 6 weeks, and compression garments must be worn for 6 weeks.

When will I see the final results?

Initial improvements are visible once swelling subsides. Final results typically develop over several months as healing progresses.

Are the results permanent?

Results are long-lasting, especially when body weight is stable and a healthy lifestyle is maintained.