Thigh Lift in Biloxi, MS

The best candidates for a thigh lift are people who have undergone significant weight loss and want to get rid of excess skin that has lost its elasticity. The thighs are one of the hardest areas to showcase the hard work and efforts from losing weight or working hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is important for those undergoing a thigh lift to have realistic attitudes of the outcomes and an understanding of the importance of maintaining an exercise regimen and nutrition program.

The ultimate feature of great thighs is the elusive thigh gap. While some naturally have a gap between the upper thighs, others work hard to achieve it with little to no success. A thigh lift can create a thigh gap.

If you are considering a thigh lift, we recommend you schedule a consultation with Dr. Diaz. After talking with you about the look you want to achieve, he evaluates your thighs as well as your medical history and overall health to determine if a thigh lift is the best option. From there, he works with you in the planning of your thigh lift surgery.

Once you meet and schedule your thigh lift, you receive a list of detailed instructions for preparing for your thigh lift surgery. This typically involves having an overall health check-up and bloodwork to ensure you are healthy enough for the surgery and avoiding medications and supplements that thin the blood. You can discuss the entire preparation for surgery during your consultation.

General anesthesia. General anesthesia puts people into an unconscious state for a period of time during the surgery. They feel nothing. Medications are given intravenously and through inhalation. This type of anesthesia is used for more invasive procedures that take time.

During a thigh lift procedure, an incision is made in the area where the inner thigh and the pubic area connect. This area is ideal so that the excess skin and fat can easily be excised leaving the incision and scar barely noticeable. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and typically takes one to three hours depending on the extent of the surgery.

Once the surgery is complete, drains are placed at the incision sites to drain fluid and blood that tend to collect following surgeries. To ease any discomfort, Dr. Diaz prescribes pain medication to take for the first few days. Most patients must take about a week off work to allow the body to heal, longer if other procedures are performed in conjunction with a thigh lift. Strenuous activities and heavy lifting must be avoided for several weeks.

The cost of a thigh lift varies with each procedure based on the procedure and whether it is combined with other procedures. During your consultation, we review the costs as well as our payment options, including cash, check, Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover®. We also offer financing options through CareCredit®.

Most people return to light work starting a week after their surgery. As the healing progresses, the swelling and bruising subside. There may be some scarring that subsides with time and are well hidden as they are usually covered by clothing.

It may take several months to see the full results of a thigh lift. Once recovery is over, and the thighs look like you want, you must maintain a regular exercise regimen and nutritional plan. Your thighs will look unbelievable especially as the gap in the thighs gets larger.