Thigh Lift Charlottesville, VA | John T. Stranix, MD

Understanding Thigh Lift Surgery

A thigh lift helps women and men from Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas achieve improved body confidence by tightening excess skin and firming upper-leg contours. University of Virginia Plastic Surgery performs thigh lift procedures in Charlottesville using advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques.

Ideal Candidates for Thigh Lift

Candidates for thigh lift surgery typically:

• Are in good overall health
• Have reached or are near their goal weight
• Experience loose skin that rubs or hangs between the legs

Comprehensive Body Contouring

Thigh lift procedures are often combined with liposuction to reduce fat on outer thighs, inner thighs, and upper knee areas for more comprehensive body sculpting.

Surgical Approach

John T. Stranix, MD and the surgical team typically perform thigh lift as an outpatient procedure using local anesthetic with IV sedation or general anesthesia. The surgical process involves:

• Strategic incision placement in inner thigh and groin areas
• Removing excess skin
• Optional liposuction for fat reduction
• Potential combination with buttock or tummy tuck procedures

Recovery and Expectations

Initial recovery involves temporary soreness and tightness, particularly when sitting or bending. Patients are advised to:

• Wear a compression garment for several weeks
• Expect most patients to return to work within 1-2 weeks
• Follow specific post-operative care instructions

Location and Service Area

University of Virginia Plastic Surgery serves patients from Charlottesville, Fishersville, Richmond, and surrounding Virginia regions, providing expert thigh lift and body contouring procedures.

For more information about Thigh Lift in Charlottesville, VA, submit an enquiry to John T. Stranix, MD.