If you’re looking to achieve a tighter, firmer appearance in your thighs to rejuvenate your youthful contours, a thigh lift at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey in Parsippany may be a great option. Our Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. M. Shuja Shafqat, has nearly ten years of experience helping patients get smoother, more defined thighs that last.
Get rid of the excess, sagging skin on your thighs that has accumulated over time from aging, genetics, or significant weight loss with a thigh lift, and renew your confidence in your sculpted lower body.
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes and contours the thighs. During the procedure, excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs are removed, creating smoother, more toned thighs. Liposuction is frequently combined with a thigh lift to remove stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise.
There are several types of thigh lifts, including:
The incision is placed in the inner thigh along the line where the leg and groin meet. It’s the most common type of thigh lift and is also called an inner thigh lift.
This technique is best for individuals with significant excess skin. It uses larger incisions extending from the groin to the knees and removes substantial sagging skin for a dramatic improvement in contouring.
This technique combines a horizontal and vertical scar to maximize skin removal. The scar typically travels in a J shape.
Patients from Parsippany and across the Northern New Jersey Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties come to The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey for our thigh lift procedure. These patients share the following characteristics:
Our New Jersey thigh lift has provided life-changing results to many of our patients residing in Parsippany, New Jersey, and the surrounding Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties. Some of these benefits include:
To begin your thigh lift journey, schedule a consultation at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey in Parsippany. When you get here, you will meet Dr. Shafqat, who will take you through the details of our thigh lift procedure and help determine your candidacy. During the consultation, you can expect a variety of simple steps, including:
You may ask questions at any point. We aim to make our patients feel comfortable at all times throughout their thigh lift journey.
Your thigh lift will be performed at the hospital or ambulatory surgery center in New Jersey. You will go over the surgical plan with Dr. Shafqat and ask any remaining questions to ease nerves.
The thigh lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring your surgery is pain-free. Dr. Shafqat will begin the surgery with strategic incisions based on the technique discussed during the consultation, followed by trimming excess skin and, if necessary, removing fat via liposuction. The entire procedure is conducted with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the results look natural and meet the patient’s goals.
After the skin and fat are removed, the incisions are closed with sutures, and surgical wraps are placed around your thighs to minimize swelling. The procedure typically takes 3-4 hours, depending on its extent.
At The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey, we offer a wide variety of procedures that can be combined with a thigh lift. Combining procedures helps patients achieve comprehensive results, reduce costs, and consolidate recovery periods into one.
Liposuction is one of the most common procedures combined with a thigh lift because it helps remove stubborn fat deposits that may not respond to diet and exercise alone. By refining the inner or outer thighs and surrounding areas, liposuction enhances overall contour, improves balance between the thighs and the lower body, and helps create smoother, more sculpted results, along with skin tightening.
Your Guide to Post-Thigh Lift Care
Following post-operative recovery instructions is a crucial part of the thigh lift journey, as it helps you achieve optimal, long-lasting results.
As soon as your surgery is complete, you will notice some swelling, tightness, and soreness in your thighs. To alleviate this discomfort, Dr. Shafqat prescribes pain medication, which can be taken for the first week, followed by over-the-counter medication.
You can go on light walks and resume light activities within the first week, but you should wait to resume more intense exercise for several weeks, depending on the extent of the surgery. Wear the compression garments and attend all follow-up appointments to ensure your progress is going according to plan.
The cost of a thigh lift in Parsippany, New Jersey, depends on the extent of the surgery, the technique used, anesthesia costs, and the provider’s experience. Occasionally, insurance may help with coverage of these procedures. Combining procedures also adds to the cost but saves you money if you were to get them at a later date. At The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey, we always personalize procedures to our patients’ individual needs and goals, ensuring they don’t pay more than necessary.
Schedule an appointment at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey to see how much a thigh lift will cost for you.
The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey prioritizes the safety, comfort, and well-being of our patients. We understand that a thigh lift can be a vulnerable procedure, and we aim to make your experience positive and supported. Dr. M. Shuja Shafqat, a Board-certified plastic surgeon in Parsippany, has nearly a decade of experience spanning academic and private practice settings. His extensive training, experience, and understanding of cosmetic surgery enable him to perform thigh lifts and a wide range of other cosmetic procedures with precision, yielding natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Dr. Shafqat is Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).
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Schedule a consultation at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey to see if you qualify for a thigh lift. We can’t wait to meet you!
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