A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs to create a smoother, more toned contour. At Alpenaura Plastic Surgery in Bend, Oregon, Dr. Jourdan Carboy, MD, performs thigh lift surgery for patients across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest who are bothered by loose, redundant skin on the thighs after major weight loss or as a result of natural aging.
Loose thigh skin is one of the most challenging cosmetic concerns to address with diet and exercise alone. The inner thighs are particularly prone to skin laxity after weight loss because the area has thin skin, limited support, and significant friction with movement. The result can be skin chafing, irritation, difficulty fitting into clothing, and a contour that no longer reflects the work the patient has done.Thigh lift surgery addresses these concerns by removing excess skin and, when needed, fat through a carefully planned incision. Depending on the pattern of skin laxity, the incision may be placed in the groin crease (medial thigh lift), or extended down the inner thigh for more extensive cases. Liposuction is often performed at the same time.
Good candidates are healthy adults at a stable weight with significant excess thigh skin, most commonly after major weight loss. Patients should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations about the trade-off between contour improvement and resulting scar.Some patients have predominantly inner-thigh laxity, while others also have significant outer-thigh and buttock laxity that may be better addressed as part of a circumferential body lift.
Patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Prineville, and across the Pacific Northwest pursue thigh lift surgery for many reasons. Many have lost significant weight and are bothered by skin chafing during running, hiking, biking, and other activities central to the Central Oregon outdoor lifestyle.Others want to feel comfortable in shorts, swimsuits, and athletic wear after years of avoiding them. Dr. Carboy approaches each thigh lift with attention to incision placement, contour, and a recovery plan that respects the patient’s goals.
Thigh lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Surgery typically takes two to three hours. The specific recovery depends on the extent of the procedure.Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, with light exercise resuming at four to six weeks and full activity at six to eight weeks. Compression garments are typically worn for several weeks. Final scar appearance and contour continue to refine over six to twelve months. Thigh lift incisions are placed strategically but are always visible to some degree.As a trusted destination for thigh lift surgery in Bend, Oregon, Alpenaura Plastic Surgery offers patients across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest expert care for thigh contouring after weight loss or as part of body contouring.
Meet with Dr. Carboy to evaluate thigh skin laxity, discuss your goals, and determine the most appropriate thigh lift technique for your anatomy.
Excess skin and, when needed, fat are removed from the inner or outer thighs to create smoother, more toned contours. Liposuction may also be performed to refine the result.
Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, gradually resume light exercise after several weeks, and wear compression garments throughout early healing.
As swelling resolves and scars mature over time, patients enjoy smoother thigh contours, greater comfort, and renewed confidence in everyday activities.
Performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient body contouring procedure.
Most patients return to desk work within two weeks and gradually resume normal activities.
Healthy adults with significant thigh skin laxity following weight loss or natural aging.
Performed as an outpatient procedure with patients returning home the same day.
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
Yes. Thigh lift scars are placed strategically in the groin crease or down the inner thigh, but they are always visible to some degree. They fade significantly over six to twelve months.
Only for patients with good skin elasticity. Most patients with significant skin laxity after weight loss require skin removal in addition to or instead of liposuction.
Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, with full activity at six to eight weeks. Final shape and scar appearance continue to refine over six to twelve months.
Yes. Thigh lift is often combined with brachioplasty, abdominoplasty, or circumferential body lift as part of a comprehensive body contouring plan.
Cosmetic thigh lift surgery is generally not covered. Some functional concerns after major weight loss may have partial coverage. Our team helps review specific situations.
Yes, with stable weight. Significant weight gain or loss after surgery can affect long-term contour and scar appearance.
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