Thigh Lift, Buttock Lift

Thigh Lift & Buttock Lift
For some, sagging inner thigh skin and stubborn fat deposits around the thigh and buttock area can be a constant struggle. If you are concerned about sagging thighs, buttock skin or cellulite, you may be an ideal candidate for a thigh lift.

A thigh lift, also known as a buttock lift, in combination with body liposuction, can remove excess fat and skin from your upper thighs and buttocks. The beautiful result of a thigh lift is smoother, better contours and, many times, an improvement in cellulite. If your skin tone is reasonably good, or if you wish to avoid incisions required for a thigh lift or buttock lift, then you may want to opt to have liposuction alone.

Who Is a Good Thigh Lift Candidate?
Women or men who:

Have excess skin or fat of the thighs which is diet and exercise resistant
Hanging skin of the thighs due to massive weight loss, heredity or age
Have cellulite with poor skin tone of the thighs

The thigh lift procedure involves surgical removal of excess skin and tissue to create trim, beautiful results. Similar to arm lift surgery or tummy tuck surgery, thigh lifts are frequently performed by your plastic surgeon following major weight loss. This helps to tighten and tone sagging skin and remove excess fat. Thigh or buttock lifts can help give you the slim, contoured thighs you are looking for.

Women more commonly request inner thigh lift surgery than men, as the thigh area is particularly prone to accumulate fat on women's bodies. Most women, when polled, stated that their inner thigh areas bothered them the most because the loose and saggy skin rubs together causing irritation, and they are bothered by the unsightly look in shorts or a bathing suit. For those women who cannot tighten their inner thighs through diet and exercise, a thigh lift can be a wonderful answer.

What is an inner thigh lift?
A thigh lift is a procedure to tighten the skin and reduce sagging of the inner thigh. It can be done alone or in combination with other procedures such as liposuction or a body lift.

Who is a good thigh lift candidate?
Patients after weight loss or pregnancy who have hanging, sagging inner thigh skin are good candidates. You must have stopped smoking at least 6 weeks prior to the procedure and be within 20 pounds of your idea weight. You should be in good medical health.

Who benefits most from an inner thigh lift?
If the inner thigh skin has good tone, but there is some excess fat that is diet and exercise resistant, then you may be a good candidate for liposuction alone. However if your inner thighs are have loose and saggy skin or excess fat, then an inner thigh lift will be the best procedure to create a smoother look to your legs. Women who have lost weight or have saggy skin following pregnancy can also benefit.

What can the inner thigh lift do for me?
Stand in front of a mirror and pinch 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.

Can the outer thigh be treated too?
The outer thigh is treated most often by liposuction. When the skin of the outer thigh sags, it is usually in conjunction with the buttocks. In this case, the outer thigh lift is performed together with a buttock lift.

What is involved in the inner thigh lift surgery?
Dr. Mausner performs the inner thigh lift procedure at a fully accredited ambulatory care center in Bethesda, Maryland. The procedure takes approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours and you will be cared for by board certified anesthesiologists.

What is the recovery time for the inner thigh lift surgery?
Recuperation for thigh lift surgery is usually 1-2 weeks. Patients should plan to take 7-10 days off from work. There is some discomfort associated with the procedure especially when sitting, bending over and climbing steps. Dr. Mausner will prescribe medication to keep you comfortable.

What is the cost of surgery?
Inner thigh lift surgery costs between $2800 - $5500 depending on the extent of the surgery. Dr. Mausner will personalize a treatment plan for you, discuss your options, discuss costs and recovery time with you at the time of your consultation. In addition, plastic surgery financing options are available.

Discover if you can benefit from a thigh lift. Call Mausner Plastic Surgery Center today at 301-564-4466 to schedule your free consultation!

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Dr. Mark Mausner, nationally and internationally renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeon located in the Washington, D.C. area, specializes in plastic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction, facelift and body contouring surgery. Mausner Plastic Surgery Center serves the communities of Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick, Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Alexandria, Urbana, Mt Airy, Poolesville, Brookville, Kensington, Clinton, Waldorf, Laurel, Potomac, Columbia, Clarksburg, Ijamsville, Tysons and Washington, D.C.