Prof. asoc. Dr. Stefan Gress
Specialist in plastic & aesthetic surgery
Thigh Lift
Professor Gress is one of the
top specialists internationally
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Thigh Lift
major role in the erotic
appeal of both women and men.
You can strongly influence your erotic appeal with physical training and a healthy diet. However, the possibilities offered by plastic surgery can also help…
My new look:
Slim legs and a nicely shaped bottom
Fatty deposits on the outer sides of the thighs (“saddlebags”) are a complaint for many women.
The inner thighs and fat deposits often rub together on the insides of the knees. In addition, the bottom may be too fat or too flat in some areas.
These areas can be specifically modeled – by liposuction or by tightening of the tissue.
Preparation
- Avoid drugs that increase the tendency to bleed (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid-based drugs such as aspirin or ASS) starting 14 days before the operation.
- Stop smoking two weeks before the operation! Smoking promotes circulatory problems and wound healing disorders.
- If the operation is performed on an outpatient basis, please make arrangements for someone to pick you up from the hospital or practice and look after you at home.
- Purchase cooling packs to use at home after the operation.
- In addition, please obtain the recommended compression garments.
The procedure
In a thigh lift, the excess skin is removed along the inside of the thighs in a spindle shape. There are techniques in which the skin on the thigh is tightened through an incision next to the labia majora. We do not believe this is an ideal method. First of all, this provides only a minor tightening effect, and the scars are usually unsightly and large. In addition, this is a very delicate area for scars and they can be very apparent in certain situations.
Post-operative care
- Lie and sleep on your back with your upper body elevated and keep the treated areas cooled.
- Wear the compression garment for at least six weeks and ensure that it provides uniform, wrinkle-free compression.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Get up as soon as possible and walk without exerting yourself.
- Avoid direct sunlight and the solarium for at least two months.
- You should avoid strenuous activities and saunas for eight weeks after the operation.
Images
In Germany, it is not permitted to publicly display before and after pictures of cosmetic surgery. Of course, you can view sample photos at our office during your consultation.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about thigh lift
Will I need to stay at the hospital?
In most cases, liposuction is performed at our practice on an outpatient basis under twilight sedation. After the surgery, you can rest in our rooms before you are picked up to go home. In the case of large-scale liposuction, we recommend that you stay at the hospital for one night.
Whether the liposuction can be performed on an outpatient basis depends on the expected volume of fat removed: The maximum volume that can be removed on an outpatient basis is 4 litres; above this volume, an inpatient stay is necessary. The maximum volume that can be removed within one procedure is 6-8 litres.
How long does the procedure take and how much does it cost?
Depending on the volume of fat removed and the technique used, liposuction in one body area takes about 30 to 90 minutes plus preparation time (injection and time for the solution to take effect). If several body areas are treated within one session, the surgery can take 2 to 3 hours or longer. Consequently, the fees vary greatly, ranging between EUR 1,500 and EUR 8,000, depending on the time required.
We will be happy to find the optimum financing option for you together with our partner MEDIPAY.
How will I look and how will I feel after the surgery?
- Mild pain after liposuction is possible and is treated by administration of analgesics.
- However, the feeling of sore muscles is more common than pain.
- The treated body area is always slightly swollen. The visible swelling will subside within 1 to 2 weeks.
- The hardly noticeable residual swelling will take considerably longer to disappear, which is why the final result will only become visible after a few months.
- Any bruising will disappear after about 7 to 10 days.
- Your skin may temporarily feel numb or fuzzy, which may last for half a year or even longer in extreme cases.
- Depending on the scope of the procedure, you will be fit for work again after 2 to 5 days.
What risks are associated with the procedure?
After liposuction, varying degrees of swelling and bruising are to be expected, which will, however, completely subside after a few days in most cases. Temporary numbness or sensitivity to touch can also be expected. Possible risks also include irregular contours.
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Unique combination of the highest demands in terms of precision and aesthetics
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Professor for Plastic Surgery
Professor and lecturer
in Plastic Surgery
Prof. Dr. Gress
Experience makes the difference
- More than 10000 procedures
- Over 30 years of experience
- Inventor and developer of the “Composite Reduction Labiaplasty”
- Internationally recognized top specialist
- Author of the international textbook “Aesthetic and Functional Labiaplasty” (Springer Publishers)
- Professor and Lecturer in Plastic Surgery
Memberships
In the most important national and international specialist societies
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Deutsche Gesellschaft der Plastischen, Rekonstruktiven und Ästhetischen Chirurgen
International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The Aston Baker
Cutting Edge
Aesthetic Surgery
Symposium
2018, New York
Faculty Member
The greatest honor for
a Plastic Surgeon