Thigh Lift

Located in Houston, TX

Thigh LiftHouston, TX

Dr. Erika Sato, a plastic surgeon in Houston, provides expertise in a variety of surgical breast procedures. Dr. Sato provides services such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy (breast lift), and gynecomastia (male breast reduction).

Breast surgery includes several procedures designed to change the appearance, size, or contour of the breasts. Whether you're in Houston or surrounding areas, understanding the different types of breast procedures is important. These include breast augmentation, reduction, lift, and male breast reduction. Each procedure is customized to meet your goals and medical needs, ensuring a personalized approach to enhancing your body.

Thigh LiftConsiderations

During your thigh lift consultation with Dr. Erika Sato, she will discuss expectations and goals for the procedure.

If you are also thinking about having liposuction to complement the thigh lift, please read the liposuction page for more information on the procedure.

Meet the DoctorDr. Erika Sato

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erika Sato specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. She performs the latest treatments in aesthetic surgery as well as nonsurgical rejuvenation. Dr. Sato is committed to providing excellence in care, while treating every patient like family.

Dr. Sato is one of nine surgeons at My Houston Surgeons, a world-class multi-specialty practice in Houston, TX with locations in Memorial and The Woodlands.

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Am I A GoodCandidate?

You may be a candidate for a thigh lift if you are in good health and over 18 years old. Dr. Sato will examine you and review your medical history in order to determine whether a thigh lift is right for you. If you anticipate significant weight loss, she may suggest that you wait until your weight loss goal has been reached.

Thigh LiftProcedure

If performed alone, a thigh lift is usually an outpatient procedure performed under IV sedation and a local anesthetic at an in-office operating room or under general anesthesia at an ambulatory surgery center.

If a thigh lift is performed as part of a larger set of procedures such as post-bariatric surgery, the surgery may be done under general anesthesia in a facility with overnight capabilities.

Depending on the patient’s desires, this procedure could target the inner or outer thigh. An inner thigh lift, which is much more common, requires an incision in the groin area that sometimes extends around the back of the thigh along the infra-gluteal crease (crescent thigh lift) or an incision that extends from the groin area to the knee along the medial aspect of the thigh (vertical thigh lift).

A crescent thigh lift is indicated if the loose skin is limited to the upper 1/3 of the inner thigh. A vertical thigh lift is indicated if the loose skin involves more than the upper 1/3 of the inner thigh.

Outer thigh lifts are relatively rare and are only performed on a specific subset of patients because liposuction and/or body/butt lift will usually produce better results for this troublesome area.

Thigh LiftRecovery

You will likely experience some pain and bruising that may last several days. If you have swelling, it will start to resolve within 3-4 weeks. If you have drains placed intra-operatively, you will be provided with drain teaching. Any drains will be removed in the post-operative clinic.

Most patients take 7-10 days off from work to allow for recovery. You can then gradually resume normal activities. It is best to avoid strenuous exercise for 4-6 weeks after the procedure.

Although a thigh lift does create scars, Dr. Sato takes care to place the incisions where the scar will be covered by most swimwear and lingerie.

Thigh LiftCost

Thighplasty procedures vary in price based on a number of factors. The total surgical time, the anesthesia used, the amount of tissue removed, and the techniques utilized all play a role in determining the cost of a thigh lift.

learn more with aConsultation

Contact the office of Dr. Erika Sato to arrange a consultation regarding your thigh lift in Houston. Dr. Sato has the experience needed to achieve effective and natural results.

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