Thigh Lift.

Patients coming to see me for thigh lifting surgery are usually patients who have lost a lot of weight and are looking for a combination of treatments to address excess skin. We will have a chat about what your aims and expectations are. This will then be followed by a detailed medical history, clinical examination and photographs. The medical history is important to ensure you are optimised for any potential surgery. You will then be shown a presentation including pictures of pre and post surgery results. The presentation will discuss the surgery including the risks, benefits and alternatives. Following the consultation you will receive a summary letter detailing our discussion and this will be complimented with information leaflets to help you make a decision on what you would like.

You weight must be stable to maximise the benefit of surgery. You must not be an active smoker. The choice of surgery will depend on the areas you want to have addressed and the amount of skin and fat.

This is a good opportunity for a friend to come for support. We advise no holiday abroad within two months of surgery.

The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic. There are no drains and we use a special glue dressing to enable you to shower the next day. Most patients are mobile the evening following surgery and able to go home the next day.

You will be given medicated body wash to use daily to reduce your risk of wound infection. You will be seen weekly until your wounds have healed and then as required following scar advice.