Thigh Lift

The thighs accumulate excess fat deposits, especially as women and men age. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your thighs but can’t lose excess fat through exercise, you may be a candidate for a thigh lift. Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center specializes in traditional and mini thigh lifts for adults. David Davila, DO, FACOS, uses advanced surgical techniques to slim your thighs and firm your skin without much downtime. Call the Houston, Texas, office today to learn more about the benefits of a thigh lift or book a consultation online.

What is a thigh lift?

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin to give you a firmer, tighter thigh region.

Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center offers several thigh lift surgeries on an outpatient basis to address the areas of the thigh you want to target, including the inner, medial, and bilateral thigh. You can also get a mini thigh lift that is less invasive than a traditional thigh lift.

Dr. Davila completes a thorough health exam to ensure you’re healthy for surgery. He designs a surgical plan based on the areas of your thigh you want to treat.

What can I expect during a thigh lift?

During your thigh lift at Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Davila marks the areas of your thighs where he will make the incisions. He administers general anesthesia to keep you comfortable and pain-free during your procedure.

After making the incisions, Dr. Davila removes soft tissues and fat deposits from your thighs. He pulls the remaining skin tight and eliminates any excess before closing the incisions with stitches. Dr. Davila uses advanced surgical techniques to ensure your thigh lift results look natural.

When your surgery is complete, you spend time in a recovery room before you receive your discharge to go home, and someone else should drive you.

Dr. Davila provides after-care instructions to prevent infection and support healing your incisions.

What can I expect during my recovery from thigh lift surgery?

In early recovery, you might need to wear a compression garment over your thigh to protect your stitches and minimize your risk of swelling and bruising.

It’s normal to feel some discomfort as the anesthesia wears off. Dr. Davila discusses what you can do to manage pain. You should lie down and rest frequently, follow a liquid diet, and avoid activities that strain your thigh tissues.

Your initial follow-up visit occurs about a week after surgery. Dr. Davila checks your incisions and may remove stitches. He can also address any questions or concerns you have about your recovery.

In most cases, people return to work and other activities about 2-3 weeks after a thigh lift. Dr. Davila continues to monitor your recovery and checks the health and appearance of your skin to ensure you’re satisfied with your results.

Call Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center today to schedule a thigh lift consultation or book an appointment online.