Thigh / Buttock Lift Complications

Bruising and swelling usually subside within a few days, although you will have to wear a compression garment for 6 to 8 weeks.

Postoperative pain is usually not severe, and is controlled with appropriate analgesics. There is more soreness than pain, especially on excess movement.

Hematomas occur when blood clots form just beneath the skin. These usually disappear after a while but can also be removed with a needle.

Seroma is a condition that occurs when fluids build up between the skin and muscle. This can be removed with a needle as well.

Infections do occur, although rarely.

You may have some numbness of the thighs which resolves in a few months

Though these complications are minor, they can still happen even under the best operating circumstances.

Thigh / Buttock Lift Recovery

A thigh / buttock lift is a major surgery that takes some time to heal. Initially, you must wear a compression bandage to mould the new contour of the lower body. The compression garment is required to be worn for 6 to 8 weeks, and possibly longer if there is residual swelling.

Most patients return to work after a week of healing at home. You will have to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for at least six weeks so as to allow good healing. The full effect of the surgery will be apparent after six to nine months.

A thigh and buttock lift can be an extremely rewarding surgery. The removal of sagging flesh usually means that the patient can begin to wear a wider variety of clothes like skirts and tight pants without embarrassment.