About Pittsburgh Thigh Lift Surgery
At Dr James Fernau, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA; thigh lift surgery is a procedure designed to tighten the skin of the inner thigh and reduce issues with skin sagging in the thigh region. During a thigh lift, excess skin is removed to vastly improve the shape of the thighs. Therefore, a thigh lift can significantly tighten the skin and improve the overall contour of the thighs. The inner thigh lift procedure is more commonly performed than the outer thigh lift.
As part of the inner thigh lift procedure, incisions are placed in the groin or along the inner side of the thighs. The exact location and length of the incisions will be decided during your consultation with Dr. Fernau, as well as the amount of skin excess to be removed.
Who May Benefit from Thigh Lift Surgery
Men and women in relatively good physical condition, who are unhappy with excessive inner thigh skin that sags or is droopy, are excellent candidates for a thigh lift procedure.
A thigh lift is often sought to address the following:
• Excess sagging or drooping skin on the upper thighs.
• Stretched or loose inner thigh skin following significant weight loss.
Recovery Periods for Thigh Lift Surgery
Recovery times for a thigh lift procedure vary from patient to patient. All patients receive pre-operative packets and post-operative care instructions for their surgical procedure. To improve your recovery period and minimize any post-operative complications, it is important to fully disclose your medical history with Dr. Fernau during your initial consultation. It is also important for you to discuss any use of medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, and recreational substances. Dr. Fernau may wish to also discuss your physical health and any personal expectations or concerns you may have prior to your procedure.
After thigh lift surgery, patients can expect an initial post-surgical recovery period of a few days. You may also require a reduced-activity period. During recovery, you will likely experience soreness and swelling. It is normal for these conditions to last for a few weeks. By following Dr. Fernau’s post-operative care instructions, you can mitigate post-operative complications and speed up your healing process.
Special instructions related to your individual procedure, regarding rest, special garments, returning to your place of business (or normal daily activity), sports or other physical activities, and exposure to sunlight and outdoor elements will be provided to you by Dr. Fernau.
For your convenience, Dr. Fernau is available at any time and can even be reached after hours. Each patient is given his personal cell phone number for any questions.
Benefits and Additions
Many patients of Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery and Dr. James Fernau who have received Thigh Lifts have also benefited from Breast Augmentation and Liposuction procedures. To learn more about these additional procedures, visit our Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Breast Augmentation and Liposuction pages and see some of the amazing results achieved by Dr. Fernau’s patients.
When you consider cosmetic surgery in Pittsburgh, think of Dr. James Fernau and the Pittsburgh Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa.
Learn More About Thigh Lift Surgery
For more information about Thigh Lifts and other cosmetic surgery procedures, we invite you to call us at (412) 446-0391 – Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – to schedule an appointment. You may also use the Contact Form page to send us a message.
