Your Seattle thigh lift surgery will take place on an outpatient basis in our
state-licensed surgery center. An overnight hospital stay is not necessary. An anesthesiologist
will administer either general (deep sleep) anesthesia or a combination of intravenous sedation
and an anesthetic. Thigh lift surgery generally takes between two to four hours depending on the
extent of shaping and correction to be done. You will be monitored throughout the surgery and
recovery periods for your safety and comfort.
The incision patterns of your surgery will depend on the areas being treated and what reshaping
is to be done. In general, there are three techniques used for this procedure, and Dr. Sajan
will select the one that's right for you based on your needs and the amount of excess volume
you'd like to address:
Medial (inner) thigh lift
This option is perfect for Dr. Sajan's patients in Seattle and surrounding areas who have
difficulty toning the hard-to-target inner thighs, or who want to address skin laxity in this
area due to the aging process or major weight loss. In most cases, Dr. Sajan will make a
discreet, well-hidden incision where the inner thigh meets your groin. Through that opening, he
will remove skin and fat from the area, either with excision or liposuction. However, if you have a more substantial amount of
tissue to address, he will extend the incision along the length of your inner thigh. Once the
appropriate amount of excess skin and fat has been removed, he will tighten the remaining skin
to highlight your new, slimmer contours.
Mini thigh lift
If your thighs are in fairly good shape and you exclusively need to address excess volume in the
upper third area, a mini thigh lift may be ideal. With this approach, Dr. Sajan only needs to
make a short incision hidden in the groin area. This technique tends to deliver less dramatic
results than other options, but the scarring and recovery period are also minimal.
Lateral (outer) thigh lift
To begin your outer thigh lift, Dr. Sajan will make an incision at the top of your leg. If you're
removing a substantial amount of extra volume from this area, this incision may also wrap around
your hip and buttocks. Through that opening, he will remove lax skin and unwanted volume, before
pulling the remaining skin taut to smooth the entire area. Many of Dr. Sajan's patients who have
experienced major weight loss choose this option, because it allows him to remove a large amount
of tissue, while also contouring the buttocks.
Regardless of the procedure you choose, unwanted fatty tissue will be removed via a gentle
liposuction procedure, and excess skin will be tightened and reshaped to form proportionate
thighs and smoother contours. Once Dr. Sajan has achieved the slender thighs discussed during
your initial consultation, he will close the incisions with fine, dissolvable sutures.
Once your procedure is complete, Dr. Sajan will provide you with detailed guidelines for your
recovery, along with oral and topical medications and wound care instructions. In most cases,
you will be asked to wear a compression garment for a period of time to minimize swelling and
support your body throughout the healing process.
During the first few days and weeks, you can expect to experience bruising, swelling and soreness
in the treatment area. As you heal, it is very important to avoid strenuous activity and follow
Dr. Sajan's aftercare guidelines to ensure an optimal recovery process. Though most of Dr.
Sajan's patients are able to return to work within seven to ten days following a thigh lift, you
will be provided with personalized post-surgery instructions during your private post-operative
appointments. In terms of results, they should be evident immediately and will continue to
improve over several months as the swelling resolves.
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