Thigh Lift in Pittsburgh, PA

Smooth And Tone Your Thighs*

Excess fat and loose skin on the upper thighs can hide the effects of weight loss and be resistant to diet and exercise. We are recognized experts in body contouring procedures. At our Surgery Center in Pittsburgh thigh lift surgery is performed to tighten and reduce sagging skin so you can feel more confident about your appearance.*

How can thigh lift surgery improve patients' quality of life?

What Can A Thigh Lift Do For Me?

Are Thigh Lifts Safe?

With most patients safely achieving their goals with few to no complications, this procedure continues to grow in popularity. In an evaluation of 16 studies over the last 20 years, there were no major complications observed in the 447 patient sample.

*According to the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Who Can Benefit From A Thigh Lift?

Men and women who have undergone significant weight loss but do not plan to continue losing weight may make good candidates for a thigh lift. It can also be used to target sagging or dimpled skin in their upper thighs. However, there are a few requirements for qualifying for this procedure.

Benefit From Treatment By An Experienced Surgeon

Treating Patients since 1977

Our plastic surgeons been helping patients achieve the figures they desire for over 40 years. We incorporate the most advanced techniques and technology available to provide safer, more comfortable, and more effective treatment options.

At With The Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery, you can undergo your thigh lift at a remote certified ambulatory surgery center.

What To Expect During A Thigh Lift

There are several techniques our surgeons can use to complete a thigh lift based on your specific goals. Thigh lift surgery is usually performed in a hospital as an outpatient procedure.

1. There are several techniques we use to complete a thigh lift based on your specific goals.
2. Prior to your thigh lift Pittsburgh plastic surgeons will mark your thighs where they plan to make the incision.
3. We will provide sedation or general anesthesia to ensure your comfort
4. We will create incisions in a discreet area of your thigh.
5. Then, we will remove excess skin and fat and tighten the remaining skin to create a more toned appearance.
6. Finally, we will skillfully close the incisions to minimize scarring.

Types Of Thigh Lifts

Inner Thigh Lift

Inner thigh lift involves an incision at the top of the inner thigh, in the crease where the thigh meets the pubic area, so the resulting scars are typically easily hidden by clothing. We will remove fat and trim away extra skin, then shape and tighten the area for a more aesthetic appearance.*

The various thigh lift techniques utilize incisions that are carefully placed to be as discreet as possible.

Upper Medial Thigh Lift

Upper medial thigh lift is indicated when the patient is concerned with the appearance of the upper, inner thigh. We will incise the area beneath the buttock, in the crease, and we may also need to make an incision at the groin or on part of the leg. As with other thigh lift surgeries, the doctor will remove excess fat and skin, then reshape the remaining tissue for the most attractive results.

Medial Thigh Lift

The medial thigh lift is indicated when the patient is concerned with the appearance of the upper, inner thigh. Your surgeon will incise the area beneath the buttock, in the crease, and he may also need to make an incision at the groin or on part of the leg. As with other thigh lift surgeries, the doctor will remove excess fat and skin, then reshape the remaining tissue for the most attractive results.

Mini Thigh Lift

Mini thigh lift is performed similarly to the upper inner thigh lift, except there is n extension down the upper half of the medial thigh and is best suited for patients who require only a minimal reduction of fat and skin in this area.

Extended Vertical Thigh Lift

The excision extends from the pubic region to the inner knees and sometime across the buttock thigh crease on the posterior thigh. This operation deals with the most extensive thigh skin excess.

Recovery and Healing

After a thigh lift Pittsburgh patients will need to follow the instructions provided during the pre-operative consultation. Generally, you will need assistance with regular daily activities during the first week of recovery. Short walks are important to your recovery, but be careful not to overdo it. Take pain medications as prescribed, and expect swelling, soreness, and bruising. You will need to attend a follow-up visit about one week after your procedure. You should feel ready to return to work within two or three weeks. Although some immediate effects may be evident, the full results should become apparent several months after your procedure.*