MEDIAL THIGH LIFT

WHAT IS MEDIAL THIGH LIFT SURGERY?
A medial thigh lift is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the inner thighs by removing excess skin and fat to create a tighter and ‘more toned’ appearance. The surgery reshapes the thighs, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

The procedure is often desirable after substantial or bariatric weight loss or in individuals for whom dieting and exercise have failed to reduce excess tissue in their upper thighs.

THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Thigh lift surgery is usually performed under general anaesthesia and may take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of your thighs.

The procedure involves liposuction to the inner thigh and then excision of the skin/ fat to preserve lymphatic flow and sensation. Scarring can be prominent on the inner thigh and occasionally requires steroid injections if it becomes raised red or thickened.

Thigh lift surgery is performed at Lingard Private Hospital or Warners Bay Private Hospital. You will be in hospital overnight.

RECOVERY & HEALING
The recovery time can vary significantly from person to person, but the general rule, however, is that you should allow up 6 to 8 weeks for recovery following your surgery.

A compression garment needs to be worn after surgery to reduce thigh swelling and support the healing process.

BENEFITS OF MEDIAL THIGH LIFT

• Shapelier, firmer and more toned thighs
  
• Reduces skin chafing – Preventing rashes on the undersurface of the thighs
• More clothing options – Well-fitted clothing is easier to wear
• Improved ability to exercise

MEDICARE CRITERIA
The Medicare item number is 30171. We encourage our patients to check with their health fund that they are covered before their consultation/surgery.