Restore a smoother, firmer contour to your thighs with a thigh lift by Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas. This advanced body contouring procedure targets excess skin and stubborn fat on the inner or outer thighs, especially after weight loss or aging.
Reveal Smoother, More Sculpted Thighs
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat. It’s ideal for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss, aging, or skin laxity that causes sagging along the inner or outer thighs. By tightening the underlying tissue and improving the skin’s tone, a thigh lift creates smoother, firmer, and more proportionate thigh contours. The result is a more sculpted lower body that aligns better with your overall physique and enhances clothing fit.
Thigh Lift Treats:
- Loose, sagging skin on the inner or outer thighs
- Stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise
- Skin laxity following dramatic weight loss
- Chafing or discomfort due to excess thigh skin
- Imbalance between upper and lower body proportions
Your Thigh Lift Surgery
During your thigh lift surgery with Dr. Dassoulas, you’ll first receive general anesthesia. She begins by making precise incisions, usually along the inner groin crease, vertically down the inner thigh, or around the outer thigh, depending on where the skin laxity is most severe. These incisions are carefully planned to be concealed in natural folds whenever possible.
Dr. Dassoulas then removes excess skin and uses surgical scissors and electrocautery to reshape the underlying soft tissue. If you have pockets of stubborn fat, she may also perform liposuction to suction out the fat and enhance your leg shape.
Once the internal reshaping is complete, the remaining skin is pulled taut and sutured in multiple layers to optimize healing.
Surgical drains are often placed to collect fluid and reduce swelling during the early healing phase. You’ll be wrapped in a compression garment to limit swelling and protect your contours. The procedure typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Dr. Dassoulas uses advanced techniques to ensure natural-looking results that restore balance between your thighs and overall body shape.
Benefits of a Thigh Lift:
- Creates smoother, firmer, and tighter thigh contours
- Removes excess skin and localized fat deposits
- Improves overall leg shape and silhouette
- Enhances comfort in clothing and mobility
- Boosts self-confidence and body image
- Can be combined with other body contouring procedures
Recovery After a Thigh Lift
After your thigh lift, you can expect swelling, bruising, and soreness in the treated areas for the first 1 to 2 weeks. You’ll need to wear compression garments continuously to support the tissues and minimize swelling. Drains may be in place temporarily to reduce fluid buildup. Most patients take 10 to 14 days off work and should avoid strenuous activity for 4 to 6 weeks. Dr. Dassoulas provides detailed aftercare instructions and remains accessible throughout your recovery.
The initial improvements are visible within weeks, but your final results develop gradually over 3 to 6 months as swelling resolves and tissues settle. The results are long-lasting, especially when supported by stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. To optimize healing, Dr. Dassoulas offers post-operative laser scar treatments for all appropriate candidates, which helps fade scars more effectively over time and enhances overall cosmetic outcomes.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for her surgical precision and artistic approach. With over 14 years of combined training and experience, she specializes in advanced body contouring procedures, including thigh lifts for patients seeking firmer, more proportionate legs. All surgeries are performed in accredited surgical facilities. Schedule your personalized thigh lift in Potomac, MD, today, to achieve smoother, sculpted thighs.