Thigh lift (thigh lift) is an aesthetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat tissue in the inner and/or outer thigh area. It is the only effective method for thigh sagging and excess skin caused by major weight loss, aging or genetic factors.
Op. Dr. Mustafa Keleş makes inner thigh, outer thigh or combination plans depending on the location and severity of sagging. If necessary, it is applied together with liposuction.
Thigh lift technique options
The most appropriate technique is selected according to the location of the sagging; It can be treated internally, externally or both together.
Inner Thigh Lift
An effective and most commonly applied method for inner thigh sagging with an incision hidden at the groin-thigh junction.
External Thigh Lift
The outer thigh and hip are corrected together with an incision made at the hip crease. Can be combined with 360°.
Liposuction + Thigh Lift
If there is excess fat, the combination provides more comprehensive contour correction.
Surgery information and recovery
The surgery, which takes 2-3 hours, is performed under general anesthesia. 1 night stay is standard. Compression stockings/corset are used for 6 weeks.
| Duration | 2–3 hours |
| anaesthesia | Genel |
| Hospital Stay | 1 night |
| Return to Work | 10–14 days |
| Return to Exercise | 6–8 weeks |
| longevity | long term |
Duration: 2–3 hours
General anesthesia, 1 night stay. Return to work in 10–14 days.
Drain 24–48 hours
Slow walking is possible in the first week. The run is postponed for 6–8 weeks.
Results are long lasting
When the weight is kept stable, the results are permanent.
Frequently asked questions about thigh lift
For the inner thigh, the scar is hidden at the groin-thigh junction, and for the outer thigh, it is hidden in the hip crease. It fades over time.
Yes. If it is accompanied by excess fat, liposuction + thigh lift provides more comprehensive results.
Limited walking is started for the first 2-3 days, daily walking is started after 1 week, and exercise is started in 4-6 weeks.
It is permanent for a long time when the weight is kept stable. New weight gain or loss may affect results.
Usually 1 night. In extensive cases, 2 nights may be recommended.
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