Thigh Lift

What is a Thigh Lift?

For many of our patients, achieving toned thighs can be challenging due to weight fluctuations, aging, or genetics. At our Denver plastic surgery center, Dr. Nick Slenkovich performs thigh lift surgery with artistry and skill, removing excess skin and fat, creating a smoother, tighter, more defined contour of the upper legs, with improved skin quality in both feel and appearance.

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How Is Thigh Lift Surgery Performed? Reasons To Consider A Thigh Lift Explore Our Results Results From A Thigh Lift

How Is Thigh Lift Surgery Performed?

This procedure is performed under general anesthesia in our state-licensed, fully accredited, private ambulatory surgery center, offering the highest standards of hospital-level safety in a comfortable and exclusive setting.

Dr. Slenkovich’s comprehensive approach to the thigh lift procedure begins with liposuction as needed to slim and contour the upper thigh. Extra skin is then removed to powerfully lift, tighten, and smooth the thighs. The incision pattern will depend on the specific areas being treated, the extent of lifting desired, and individual patient goals.

For an inner thigh lift, incisions may be placed in the following areas:

Horizontally in the groin area
Vertically down the inseam from the pubic area to the knee, often including a horizontal groin incision that can extend into the buttocks fold.

Reasons To Consider A Thigh Lift

Expect to see a dramatic difference immediately after a thigh performed by Dr. Nick Slenkovich, cosmetic surgeon at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center in Denver. The improvements will become fully visible after post-surgical swelling subsides completely, which could take up to several months. Benefits our patients' experience with a thigh lift include tighter, firmer, more contoured upper legs, with improved skin quality in both feel and appearance.

Complete Your Weight Loss Transformation

If you have lost a significant amount of weight, you may be left with excess skin that prevents you from fully enjoying the benefits of your hard work. A thigh lift removes this excess skin, helping to create toned, firmer legs that reflect your weight-loss journey.
Improve Fitness-Resistant Fat or Looseness of the Legs
Some people have naturally larger thighs due to genetics and struggle to tone or smooth them with diet and exercise alone. Similarly, exercise alone can be limited in tightening skin that has stretched due to aging or other changes. A thigh lift can address this by removing unwanted fat and excess skin to slim, tighten, and smooth the thighs.
Enhance Comfort and Mobility
Excess fat or skin in the thigh area can cause discomfort or chafing that can limit mobility. The thigh lift procedure enables patients to enjoy their active lifestyle, unencumbered by extra volume, skin, or discomfort in the thigh area.
Achieve More Powerful Results Than Liposuction Alone
While liposuction is effective for reducing excess fat in areas such as the thighs, it has limitations depending on the patient’s anatomy. For patients who have pre-existing loose, sagging, or dimpled skin, liposuction alone is often not recommended and can even worsen the area. For these patients, a thigh lift is recommended as the most powerful procedure to achieve a smoother and more re-supported upper thigh.
Instill Confidence
Many of our thigh lift patients express that the excess volume and/or skin of their upper thighs prevent them from feeling confident in shorts or swimsuits and can make it difficult to find clothing. Dr. Slenkovich aims to restore a beautiful aesthetic to the upper thighs so that you can enjoy your favorite wardrobe items.

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What Is Recovery Like?

The recovery from a thigh lift can vary depending on the extent of incisions, but in general, entails 2-3 weeks of initial downtime. During this time, patients should plan to focus on rest, nutrition, incision care, and frequent mobility. Colorado Plastic Surgery Center provides lymphatic massage therapy to manage swelling and maximize outcomes. These massages are included in your surgery and conveniently performed in the office during your post-operative appointments by our licensed massage therapist. Patients can return to gentle exercise after two weeks and more strenuous activities or swimming after 6-8 weeks.

Results from a Thigh Lift in Denver

You can expect to enjoy an early result about six weeks after a thigh lift performed by Dr. Nick Slenkovich, cosmetic surgeon at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center in Denver. You will continue to see improvements up to the first several months as swelling subsides and the incisions heal, settle, and fade.

Why Choose Colorado Plastic Surgery Center?

At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we understand that reshaping your body is a deeply personal journey, whether it’s after significant weight loss or simply a step toward your aesthetic goals. Dr. Nick Slenkovich, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, brings years of expertise and an individualized approach to help patients achieve beautifully contoured, natural-looking results. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, our practice embodies Colorado’s spirit of adventure and resilience, helping patients look and feel their best in every endeavor. Our compassionate, supportive team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your journey to refined, sculpted legs aligns with your unique goals and helps you feel the self-empowerment everyone deserves.

To Learn More

Are you ready to take the next step toward beautifully contoured, firmer thighs? You can call our office to speak with our team about your options and schedule a consultation with Dr. Nick Slenkovich at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Our compassionate team is here to guide you on your journey to achieving the smooth, toned legs you envision. Contact us today and discover how a Denver thigh lift can help you feel confident and comfortable in every adventure!