Before undergoing a thigh lift, patients will typically have a pre-operative consultation with their surgeon to discuss the procedure and ensure that they are good candidates for surgery.

Prior to the thigh lift surgery, patients will need to follow certain pre-operative instructions, such as avoiding certain medications and supplements that can increase the risk of bleeding, stopping smoking, and arranging for transportation to and from the surgery center.

Patients may also be advised to make certain lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or adopting a healthy diet and exercise routine to optimize their results and reduce the risk of complications.

After the thigh lift surgery, your leg(s) will be bandaged to maintain their shape while the skin heals to the tissue underneath. Sutures and possibly a drain may be used to aid healing.

Discomfort and swelling are common, so it's important to rest and avoid excessive leg motion.

Most people can return to work after a week.

All surgical procedures involve inherent risks, including swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, numbness, and scarring.

This surgery carries a specific risk of pulmonary embolism from the release of fat or blood clots into the bloodstream, although this is a rare occurrence.

While the incision at the hip will leave a scar, it will fade over time and can be concealed by a bathing suit.