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Concerned About Loose Skin or Contour Irregularities in Your Thighs?
Excess, sagging skin on the lower part of the body, specifically the thighs, can result in unwanted issues such as self-consciousness and discomfort when wearing certain clothing items. Additionally, the interference of excess skin can impact your ability to take part in certain physical activities.
At Defyne Plastic Surgery, we offer both traditional surgical and minimally invasive body contouring options so you can choose the approach that fits your aesthetic goals, comfort level, and lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule your consultation appointment.
What is a Thigh Lift?
A thigh lift is a procedure designed to improve the appearance of the thighs by addressing excess skin, stubborn fat, and lack of definition. Depending on your anatomy and goals, this can result in smoother, more contoured legs, improved proportions, and a more balanced lower-body silhouette.
At Defyne, we recognize that there are different levels of concern, from mild contour irregularities to moderate skin laxity. For this reason, we offer two main approaches: traditional thigh lift surgery and our proprietary, minimally invasive S.M.A.R.T. Contour procedure.
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Find Your Fit
Which Option is Right for You?
If your primary concern is mild to moderate thigh contour irregularity or minor skin laxity and you prefer minimal downtime and scarring, S.M.A.R.T. Contour may be an excellent option.
If you have moderate to significant excess skin and desire more dramatic tightening and contour correction, a traditional thigh lift surgery may offer the results you’re seeking.
During your consultation at Defyne, a board-certified plastic surgeon will assess your thigh anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals, then recommend the approach that best aligns with your desired outcome.
- Mild to moderate contour irregularity
- Minor skin laxity
- No or minimal scarring
- Minimal downtime
- Local anesthesia only
- Moderate to significant excess skin
- More dramatic tightening and contour correction
- Dramatic reshaping
- Creates a smoother thigh appearance
- Can reduce friction rashes
S.M.A.R.T. Contour: Minimally Invasive, Scarless
What is it
S.M.A.R.T. Contour is designed to reduce volume and sculpt your legs. Using our Safe Minimally-invasive Advanced Rejuvenation Technique (S.M.A.R.T.), we combine liposuction with radio frequency and/or fiber laser techniques to achieve dramatic results, removing excess fat and tightening skin. This approach ensures a refined, toned look for your legs, giving you the confidence to show off.
Benefits
- Minimally invasive, virtually scarless
- Highly personalized
- Quick recovery compared with surgery
- Natural-looking, long-lasting results
- Performed under local anesthesia
Best for
- Individuals with mild to moderate stubborn fat or minor laxity in the thigh region
- Those who prefer a less invasive option
- Patients seeking subtle contour improvements
What to Expect
As with any cosmetic procedure, a consultation appointment is the first step toward achieving your desired results. At Defyne, our surgeons take the time to create highly customized treatment plans to help you meet your unique aesthetic goals.
If the S.M.A.R.T. Contour procedure is right for you, your surgeon will provide detailed instructions on how to best prepare.
The S.M.A.R.T. Contour procedure is performed awake using local anesthesia in the comforts of our specialized procedure rooms.
Your surgeon will spend time with you before your procedure to review the plan and markings and answer any last-minute questions.
During the procedure, your comfort is our greatest priority, and we pride ourselves on providing a seamless experience. The local anesthesia ensures you won’t feel a thing while our surgeons work, and our team will be with you throughout the process. We have dubbed this process our “Talk n’ Tuck” approach, which decreases procedure time, complication risks, and post-procedure pain and ensures a faster recovery time. Patients tell us that it feels like the whole experience is over in a wink of an eye—and you even get to choose the music in the room.
Multiple technologies will be employed to achieve slimmer, tighter thighs. First, a few tiny incisions will be created at the treatment site, through which fat is removed via liposuction. To address skin laxity and quantity, RFAL treatments can be added resulting in superior, natural-looking results patients can enjoy for years.
RFAL (Radiofrequency assisted lipolysis) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency-assisted thermal energy to tighten the skin.
There is minimal downtime and little to no pain required following the S.M.A.R.T. Contour procedure. You may be given a special compression garment to wear on the treatment sites to reduce swelling during the healing process. Our clinical team will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing and results. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your recovery, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at Defyne.
Thigh Lift Surgery
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What is it
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the thighs through the removal of excess skin and fat. The goal of this procedure is to achieve better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.
Techniques
Patients at Defyne can choose to undergo an outer thigh lift, inner thigh lift, or both, depending on their personal aesthetic goals.
Incisions may be placed in the groin, extending down and wrapping around the back of the thigh. Another possible incision technique removes excess skin from the groin down to the knee using an incision along the inseam. Some patients may be better suited for a minimal incision inner thigh lift, which only involves an incision in the groin area.
Incisions may be created in the groin area, extending around the hip and across the back.
Benefits
- Smoother, reshaped thighs
- Reduced appearance of stretch marks
- Less sagging skin
- Reduced friction rashes
Best for
- Individuals with moderate to significant skin laxity
- Patients seeking surgical correction of loose thigh skin
- Those willing to risk surgical scarring in exchange for significant contour improvement
What to Expect
Before your thigh lift procedure, a consultation appointment is needed, during which your board-certified plastic surgeon will discuss your aesthetic concerns and medical history with you. This is also the ideal time to ask our specialized patient care coordinators any questions you may have. If a thigh lift is determined to be the appropriate procedure for you, you may be asked to stop or alter certain medications you are taking, as well as stop smoking. Our team will provide you with detailed instructions regarding how to best prepare.
The thigh lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia, so patients will be asleep during their surgery. Incisions will be created, through which fat is removed, tissue is repositioned, and skin is tightened. The incision pattern used by your surgeon may vary based on the areas being treated and the amount of the desired correction. However, the two most popular incisions include the inner thigh lift incision and the outer thigh lift incision.
Liposuction may also be used to eliminate excess fat and sculpt the lower body to make it a slimmer, smoother, more proportionate figure.
Following a thigh lift, patients can expect to experience soreness and swelling for several days. Special compression garments must be worn to minimize swelling and support the new thigh contours, and small drains may be temporarily placed. Your surgeon will provide detailed instructions regarding recovery and when you can return to exercise for the best possible outcomes.
Customize Your Journey with Fat Banking
Why go through multiple liposuction procedures when you can bank your fat for future use? At Defyne, we’re leading the charge with cutting-edge cryogenic fat storage, in partnership with Tissue & Cell Technologies.
Fat banking allows you to harvest fat once, saving it for future touch-ups, enhancements, or restorative procedures with natural, customized results—eliminating the need for additional liposuction.
Whether you are preparing to start your weight loss journey with GLP-1s and are concerned about deflation, or you are undergoing a liposuction procedure, your fat can be a powerful tool for long-lasting enhancement of the face, breasts, hands, or body, with no synthetic fillers or implants.
How it works:
- Fat banking can be performed in conjunction with another procedure or done on its own.
- Your fat can be taken from anywhere on your body, and from there, we pack it up and ship it to be cryogenically stored on a subscription basis.
- When you’re ready to add back some natural volume, your fat is sent back to us in ready-to-use, injectable syringes which can be used like filler.
Not interested in storing it for a later date? Learn how we can put it to use right away through fat grafting.
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Defyne is full of the most educated, kindest, most helpful group of people I have ever had the experience of working with. Every single time I step into the office they make me feel like I’m the most important person in the world.
- S.D.
Dr. Tessler is fantastic, he listened to everything I was nervous about and made me feel very comfortable. He gave me exactly what I was imagining and hoping for! All of the staff was very welcoming, sweet, and kind as well. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
- K.M.
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Customized Care from Leading Experts
Our board-certified surgeons specialize in breast augmentation enhanced with Enhanced Viability Fat Transfer (EVFT). This advanced approach is designed to support greater fat retention, helping create soft, natural-looking contours and results that maintain their shape over time.
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