Thigh lift surgery is an excellent way to achieve firmer and more attractive-looking upper legs. If you have loose, excess skin as a result of weight loss, smart lipo, etc., a thigh lift can help tone and redefine your legs.

One of the most common body parts that people complain about most are their thighs, the inner thigh especially. Cellulite, dimples, extra fat and skin are the aspects of the thighs that most people want to get rid of. When the thighs are too large, they have a tendency to rub together and can cause skin irritation. When wearing short skirts and bathing suits has become next to impossible, a thigh lift may be a solution that is right for you.

The thigh lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh. If your inner thighs are very big and have a lot of fatty tissue it might be best to do smart lipo first to get rid of as much of the excess tissue as possible. After a few months after your recovery from your smart lipo surgery, Dr. James R. Benjamin can reevaluate your inner thighs to see if you will benefit from a thigh lift. In most cases, he will recommend it.

If the skin of your inner thigh sags or is droopy, a thigh lift is ideal as it will tighten up the skin and smoothen the contour of the inner thigh. If you lost a lot of weight you may be an ideal candidate for an inner thigh lift. An inner thigh lift usually can be done in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures.

You can test yourself by standing in front of a mirror and pinching the skin of your inner thigh so that you lift the skin towards your groin. This approximates what a thigh lift can do for you.

There are several different types of thigh lifts that target certain areas for specific results. During your thigh lift surgery consultation, Dr. Benjamin will discuss with you your treatment options and the results you can expect from thighplasty. This consultation will help determine what, if any, type of thigh lift surgery is right for you.

Inner Thigh Lift

An inner thigh lift can help you to eliminate excess skin. Most people that need an inner thigh lift have reduced skin elasticity caused by the aging process or extreme weight loss. During an inner thigh lift procedure, your skin will be tightened to provide an improved leg contour and enhanced skin elasticity. The sagging excess skin will be removed .

Outer Thigh Lift

An outer thigh lift improves the appearance of sagging outer thighs. This procedure may be done in with smart lipo of the outer thighs and is often done as part of a body lift. Sagging outer thighs together with fat accumulation are referred to as "saddle bags." An outer thigh lift helps correct this condition and restore a smooth, streamlined appearance.

If you are interested in any cosmetic procedure, please feel free to get your questions answered by contacting Dr. James R. Benjamin. Please call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.