Thigh-Buttock Lift

Candidates

With a thigh-buttock lift, candidates can combat a loss of skin elasticity of the thigh, hip, or buttock area.
Thigh-buttock patients may also have skin area that is saggy with an orange peel texture and a flabby or dimpled appearance.
If your thigh appearance improves dramatically when you lift the lax skin, you will benefit considerably from a thigh-buttock lift.

Intended Results

Tighter, more attractive thigh and buttock skin with decreased surface irregularities is achieved with a thigh-buttock lift.

Procedure Description

This procedure is performed under general anesthesia on an inpatient basis.
Dr. Normington will consult with lift patients to explain procedure options and develop a plan to solve your particular needs.
Wide variations in incision design can be performed to complement personal desires.
Lifting of the inner thighs requires incisions extending from the anterior part of the thigh and groin crease around to the buttock crease.
Lateral or anterior thigh lifts can be performed as separate procedures if desired.
Lifting the entire thigh and buttock area requires longer incisions while a buttock lift alone can be performed with just upper or lower scars.

Healing Process

With smaller thigh lifts, discomfort is usually controlled with oral medication.
Larger thigh lifts may require one or two night's in care in a hospital. This allows for pain injections and other recovery measures.
Bruising and swelling typically subside within a month. Strenuous activities may be resumed in 6 weeks. Nearly all symptoms are gone in 4 to 6 months.

Enhancement Options

Procedure results may be enhanced with liposuction, a breast enlargement, and/or tummy tuck.

Insurance Guidelines

Because this procedure is considered cosmetic, it is not covered by insurance and must be paid by patient.

Note: The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

To make an appointment for your initial consultation, call the Lewisburg Plastic Surgery & Laser Center today (570) 524-7777.