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The thighs are a tricky area to tone. Sometimes, in fact, they are impossible to shape up. If you are genetically predisposed to carry excess fat cells in your thighs, your battle for trim upper legs may be a battle lost. For people who have recently lost a lot of weight - especially through gastric bypass surgery, they may find that their bodies are smaller, but their skin has not "shrunk" to hug their new trim figures. This is especially true in the thigh area where skin is prone to droop and sag. Fortunately, there is a solution: Thigh Lift Surgery. | |
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Cost of Thigh Lift:
$8,000 |
| The average cost of Tight Lift surgery is $8,000. This includes your surgical fee and all follow-up visits with Dr. Rocheford. This estimate also includes the facility fee and anesthesia costs. This is an estimate and may be different depending on your specific situation. It does not include the cost of your pre-operative physical, lab tests or medications. Dr. Rocheford does charge $100 for consultations, and that fee is deducted from the price of your surgery or in-office procedure. | |
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DETAILS OF THIGH LIFT SURGERY
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Surgery:
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Surgery is done under general anesthetic at an outpatient facility or hospital.The surgery takes 4 hours and is an outpatient or overnight surgery.
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| Discomfort: |
Moderate to severe. Anticipate 3 - 14 days of pain medication. |
Bruising:
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Does not usually occur unless liposuction was performed as well.
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| Swelling: |
Improves in 2 - 4 weeks. Don't be alarmed by swelling in your ankles or feet. Keep your legs elevated to minimize swelling.
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| Bandages: |
Removed 2 - 4 days following surgery. |
| Stitches: |
Internal stitches dissolve. |
| Drains: |
Not usually placed. If placed, will be removed within 2 - 7 days.
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Work:
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You may return to work when you are done taking prescription pain pills. This is usually in 1 - 2 weeks. |
Sun Exposure:
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Protect from the sun with sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher for one year.
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| Exercise: |
May be resumed in 2 weeks gently (walking). Weights and more vigorous exercise, 4 - 6 weeks. |
| Final Result: |
Following scar maturation, about 1 year.
| If you're ready to discuss your options for better looking thighs, now is a great time to schedule your thigh lift surgery consultation with Dr. Heather Rocheford at our plastic surgery offices, serving the Twin Cities Metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury and beyond. Simply request a consultation online or call Rocheford Plastic Surgery at (651) 739-1100 today to schedule your appointment. | | |
