If you have lost a significant amount of weight, or have flabby, drooping, or overlarge thighs due to heredity or aging, it can be a source of insecurity.
Excess skin and fat on our thighs can be embarrassing, affecting the figure and appearance, leaving you feeling inhibited and less attractive. A thigh lift is a way to reduce the excess skin and stubborn fat on your thighs and to reshape the contour of your thighs to be firmer and shapelier.
How Will a Thigh Lift Benefit Me?
A thigh lift will benefit you in some of the following ways:
By firming your thighs
Creating a slimmer contour
Reducing the excess skin on the thighs
Removing stubborn fat deposits
Boosting your confidence in your appearance
Most importantly, a thigh lift is your you to feel great about the way you look, and to feel more confident and motivated to stay healthy and in shape.
Who is a Candidate for a Thigh Lift?
Coming in for a consultation with Dr. Rashid is the best way to determine whether you are a candidate for a thigh lift. He will consider your medical history and health and determine whether or not a thigh lift is appropriate for you at this time.
Candidates for thigh lifts are those who:
Have maintained a stable weight for over three months
Struggle with stubborn fat on their thighs
Are non-smokers
Are in good health and safe to undergo cosmetic surgery
A thigh lift procedure generally takes between two to three hours. You will be put under anesthesia and the procedure will be performed through incisions that will be located in discreet areas along the inner thighs.
What About Recovery?
Recovery from thigh lift surgery usually requires a minimum of one week off of work to allow for healing and to prevent stress on the surgical sites. Compression garments will be worn to prevent swelling as well as drainage tubes, which will be removed within the first few days or weeks after surgery depending on the progress of your recovery. Every person heals at a slightly different rate.
A complete list of instructions will be given to you to ensure that your recovery goes as smoothly as possible. Follow up appointments will also be scheduled so that Dr. Rashid can monitor the healing process.
When Will I See the Results of the Thigh Lift Surgery?
Some results will be immediately noticeable, but full results won’t be observable until a few months after surgery. After this time, all swelling and bruising should have subsided, and your thighs will have taken on their new, slimmer more attractive shape.
The health and safety of our patients and staff remain our top priority. We continue to evolve as COVID-19 recommendations change. We are using IDPH and CDC guidelines to best serve our patients, protect our staff, and do our part to prevent transmission.
Rashid Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa is open during normal business hours for all services following the policies and procedures below.
RASHID PLASTIC SURGERY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All patients should maintain social distancing while in the building
All patients will be required to wear face coverings congruent with CDC recommendations
Employees will wear face coverings and PPE as recommended by the CDC
Healthcare workers at Rashid Plastic Surgery are compliant with mandates set forth in “Section 2: Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers” of Executive Order No 87
Patients must certify they are asymptomatic of COVID-19 symptoms and have not been exposed to a COVID-19 positive person at their appointment
Symptomatic or exposed patients must cancel his/her appointment
Fees and penalties will be waived for COVID related cancellations
As an alternative to our waiting room, patients may text us upon arrival at 309-328-3248 to be notified when an exam room is ready for direct entry
We are disinfecting all areas of our office multiple times a day with EPA-registered disinfectant products qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2
Surgeons and staff will not be shaking hands and hallway doors have been propped open
We are screening staff as recommended by the CDC
Some of our amenities in the waiting room may not be operational in order to minimize contact
Hand sanitizer and/or soap and water are readily available
As always, we remain complaint with all federal and state requirements
FURTHER UPDATES: Additional changes can be implemented as we continue to make safety our first priority. Please call 309-670-0700 with questions and check our social media and website frequently to stay up to date. Sincerely, Dr. Khurram Rashid
