Thigh Lift Surgery in Carrollton, West Georgia

A Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) is performed to sculpt the thighs where excess loose skin is the result of loss of skin elasticity. Thigh Contouring may be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures to give the patient the optimal body contour they desire.

1. Indications for Thighplasty

a. To improve the overall contour of the thighs.
b. To improve the physical appearance of an individual who, despite diet and exercise, cannot eliminate this area of excess fullness.
c. To reduce the excess loose skin of the thighs after major weight loss.

2. Procedure Summary

a. Thighplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient in the Plastic Surgery Center of West Georgia Ambulatory Surgery Center.
b. Every precaution is taken to ensure patient safety.
c. An incision is made in the groin area and sometimes along the inner thigh and the excess skin and fatty tissue is removed.

3. Recovery

a. The patient is placed in a compression wrap that will stay in place until the next day post-operative visit.
b. Patient is given several levels of pain medications for proper and effective pain control. Most patients complain of soreness rather than severe pain.
c. Light activities may be resumed within a week. In two to three weeks, patient may slowly resume normal activities and be unrestricted at three weeks.
d. Sutures or tapes are removed in a week to ten days.

4. Administrative

a. Thighplasty is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
b. Fee Quotes are given at the time of consultation and range from $6,000 to $7,500. This includes the Physician Charge, Facility Fee, Anesthesia Fee, Pre-Operative Visit, Post-Operative Visits for Up to Six (6) Months, Dressings and Garments.