Loose, sagging skin on your thighs can be uncomfortable and make it harder to feel good about your body. Whether it’s due to weight loss or aging, a thigh lift can smooth out your legs so you’re comfortable in anything you wear and free to move without worry.
If you’re wondering whether you need an outer or inner thigh lift, the doctors at Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, can help you find the right choice. Our board-certified plastic surgeons have been performing body contouring procedures for decades.
Differences Between Inner and Outer Thigh Lifts
A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and reshapes the thighs. However, the type of thigh lift you need depends on where you have loose skin.
Inner Thigh Lift
An inner thigh lift is best if you have loose skin on the inside of your thighs, especially if they rub together or feel uncomfortable.
Your surgeon makes an incision along the groin area, sometimes extending down toward the knee if more skin needs to be removed. The loose skin is trimmed away, and the remaining skin is tightened. We may also use liposuction to refine the results.
Inner thigh lift recovery typically takes two to four weeks, and you should be able to return to normal activities gradually.
Outer Thigh Lift
An outer thigh lift is better for those with sagging skin on the outer thighs and hips, especially after major weight loss. The incision is usually made along the outer hip and may extend around the lower back, especially if done as part of a lower body lift.
Your surgeon removes the excess skin and pulls the remaining skin tight to improve the contour of your thighs and hips. Since this area covers a larger surface, the outer thigh lift is often a more involved procedure.
Outer thigh lift recovery can take four to six weeks to recover due to the extent of skin removal and reshaping. Swelling and tightness will gradually improve over the first few months.
Schedule a Consultation in Grand Rapids, MI
The experienced team at Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI, can help you determine whether an inner or outer thigh lift is right for you. Some people benefit from both procedures if they have excess skin in multiple areas.
Call 616-459-1907 to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.
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