Thigh Lift Huntington, NY | Vandegrift Plastic Surgery: Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Understanding Thigh Lift Procedures

Weight gain, pregnancy, and aging can cause the inner and outer thighs to become fuller and uneven. Often, nutrition and fitness alone cannot change the appearance of cellulite, sagging skin, or fat pockets. A thigh lift can help patients achieve their ideal leg appearance by addressing these challenging aesthetic concerns.

What is a Thigh Lift?

A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a surgical body contouring procedure designed to reshape and contour the thighs. Dr. Vandegrift performs this procedure for outer and inner thighs, lifting and tightening skin while eliminating excess fat to create more slender, youthful-looking legs.

Types of Thigh Lift Procedures

• Mini Thigh Lift: Addresses minor sagging with minimal incisions
• Spiral Thigh Lift: Comprehensive surgery targeting multiple thigh areas
• Traditional Thigh Lift: Comprehensive skin tightening and fat removal

Benefits of a Thigh Lift

• Eliminate stubborn fat pockets
• Tighten loose skin
• Minimize stretch marks
• Reduce chafing and skin irritation
• Improve physical comfort and self-confidence

Ideal Candidates for Thigh Lift Surgery

The best candidates for thigh lifts are individuals who are close to their ideal weight and experience persistent skin laxity or localized fat deposits. Patients should be in good overall health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes.

Procedure Details

Dr. Vandegrift typically incorporates liposuction to remove unwanted fat pockets. Incisions are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring – above the hips for outer thighs and within inner groin folds for inner thighs. The procedure takes two to six hours, depending on the patient's specific requirements.

Recovery and Results

Patients can expect initial improvements immediately after surgery, with final results becoming visible in three to six months. Most individuals need approximately one week of recovery before returning to work, with full activity resumption after four to six weeks.

Long-Term Maintenance

Patients can maintain thigh lift results for 10 to 15 years by maintaining a stable weight through consistent diet and exercise. However, natural aging processes may gradually affect skin elasticity.

For more information about Thigh Lift in Huntington, NY, submit an enquiry to Vandegrift Plastic Surgery: Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon.