Tampa Bay, FL
Introduction
With age, time, and the lack of movement, people can amass fat and excess skin on their thighs. The thigh area can also be especially resistant to diet and exercise, leading to flabby thighs despite all efforts to minimize them. These challenges can be addressed with a thigh lift in Dunedin and the greater Tampa Bay area by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer B. Buck at her Dunedin Plastic Surgery practice. Schedule your appointment today and gain an expert opinion on how to address your aesthetic and functional challenges with your thigh weight.
Dunedin Plastic Surgery is conveniently located to provide thigh lift surgery to patients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and the greater Tampa Bay, FL area.
A thigh lift, medically known as a Thighplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that targets the removal of excess skin and fat from the thigh area, tightening them and helping patients achieve a slimmer lower body silhouette. Various techniques target the inner and outer thighs of the thigh. Some of the most common are listed below:
This technique specifically targets the inner thighs, refining their contour by drawing them inward and away from one another. The procedure involves a precise incision along the inner thigh, where the leg meets the groin, allowing for careful sculpting and tightening of the area. By strategically removing excess skin or fat, this method enhances the natural shape of the thighs, resulting in a smoother and more toned appearance. Dr. Buck’s expertise ensures that the outcome is both aesthetically pleasing and proportionate, with minimal scarring and a swift recovery process.
Dr. Buck’s technique targets the outer thighs and buttocks, combining thigh contouring with a natural lift to the buttocks for a more youthful, sculpted appearance. A carefully placed incision starts at the groin and wraps around the back, and the outer thigh is tightened while gently pulled inward toward the buttock area. This approach improves the contour of the thighs and lifts and firms the buttocks, addressing sagging or excess skin for a smoother, more balanced silhouette.
This approach is designed to remove a larger amount of fat and skin, typically needed for more significant body contouring. The procedure involves making longer incisions that extend from the groin area all the way down to the knees, allowing for a more extensive reshaping of the treated area. By targeting larger sections of excess tissue, this method helps restore a smoother, more toned appearance. Dr. Buck’s skillful approach ensures optimal results with minimal scarring, achieving a refined and proportionate figure.
This thigh lift targets the sought-after “thigh gap,” focusing on the inner thighs for a more defined separation. It involves a smaller incision placed discreetly in the groin area, allowing for the removal of excess skin or fat. This technique refines the contour of the thighs, creating a slimmer, more toned appearance. The result is a natural-looking, balanced silhouette with minimal scarring, enhancing the overall shape of the legs while preserving a smooth and youthful aesthetic.
Our patients who have received a thigh lift in Dunedin, and the greater Tampa Bay area have enjoyed a boost in their self-confidence and long-lasting results. Some other benefits include:
The best candidates for a thigh lift in Dunedin and the greater Tampa Bay area will be those in good overall health and realistic expectations about the surgery. Ideal candidates will exhibit some of the following characteristics:
The first step for getting a thigh lift in Dunedin and the greater Tampa Bay area is to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer B. Buck. Dr. Buck will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations during this appointment. She will examine your overall thigh area as well as the target section of the thigh. Simultaneously, she will outline various techniques with their associated benefit and risk analysis to help you decide on the best procedure match for you.
If you both agree to move forward with a thigh lift, Dr. Buck will draft your surgical plan. You are then welcome to take the plan to our patient concierge to help you schedule the procedure, receive details on pricing and payment options, and share any pre-operative instructions that Dr. Buck might want to share.
On the day of your thigh lift surgery in Dunedin, and the greater Tampa Bay area, Dr. Buck and her staff will welcome you to an approved Dunedin Plastic Surgery facility, get you settled in the state-of-the-art surgical suite, and review your surgical plan with you in case of any outlying questions and/or concerns. Once you are ready to go, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to ensure that you are pain-free throughout the surgery.
Once you are sedated, Dr. Buck will begin the surgery using the technique you chose during your consultation. The technique will determine the placement of the incision and the target areas of your thighs. Once the incision is made, Dr. Buck will be able to access the underlying tissue, eliminating excess fat and sagging skin from the thigh area and contouring the thighs to the desired aesthetic shape. In some cases, liposuction may be combined with the thigh lift to remove excess fat.
Once Dr. Buck feels that the target thigh contour has been achieved and both thighs are as symmetrical as possible, she will close the incisions with sutures, and a light dressing will be applied to your thighs. She will also put a compression garment on you to keep pressure on the tissue and stay ahead of swelling.
Thigh lifts typically take two to three hours to complete without complications.
After your thigh lift surgery in a Dunedin Plastic Surgery-approved facility, you will be closely monitored in a recovery area by the surgical staff until the sedation wears off. Patients are recommended to bring a family or friend to drive them home as they might have some lingering effects from the sedation.
At home, patients will experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort. Dr. Buck recommends the use of compression garments and pain medication as needed.
It is important to rest and avoid strenuous activities for several weeks. With proper care and adherence to instructions, you can expect a smoother recovery and enjoy the benefits of a more contoured thigh appearance.
The cost of a thigh lift in Dunedin and the greater Tamba Bay area varies depending on factors such as the technique used, Dr. Buck’s fees, and the anesthetist’s fees, among other aspects. Schedule your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer B. Buck today and receive a customized surgical plan that can be estimated for a final cost.
Dunedin Plastic Surgery is conveniently located to provide thigh lifts to patients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and the greater Tampa Bay, FL, area. It is your one-stop shop for a range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments from award-winning and qualified surgeons and estheticians. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer B. Buck is determined to make your experience personal and transformative. Her goal is to transform your inner beauty into outer radiance.
Her training includes five years of general surgery, one year of burn surgery, three years of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and an additional fellowship year concentrating exclusively on breast and cosmetic surgery. She has published articles on a wide range of plastic surgery topics and has presented at national meetings. While her training makes her facile in all aspects of plastic surgery, her main interests are in breast and cosmetic surgery. She is also strongly interested in facial procedures, including facelifts and blepharoplasties (eyelid surgery). Dr. Jennifer B. Buck is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
If diet and exercise cannot help you lose further weight on your thighs, consider a thigh lift in Dunedin and the greater Tampa Bay area at Dunedin Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer B. Buck and learn more about this highly sought-after cosmetic procedure.