1. When Exercise Isn't Enough
The inner thigh is one of the hardest areas to spot reduce. While certainly exercises and training that you incorporate into your routines can tone the inner thighs, sometimes it is tough to really make a difference. Unless you are a runner or speed walker and have never been overweight, then you've probably got more extra fat and bulges in your thigh areas than anywhere else. You can diet and exercise, but when all else fails, you can get a procedure and have it all removed in one fell swoop.
2. Cut and Suck
A thigh lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that trims off the excess skin on the inner thigh. During the surgery, the physician also will insert a vacuum hose and suck out the extra fat. The thigh lift often is done within the context of an entire body lift. A thigh lift is often done after a huge weight loss has left too much sagging skin hanging around.
3. Short and to the Point
A thigh lift is done on an outpatient basis and usually takes less than two hours. You are given a twilight anesthesia so you don't have to be completely knocked out. Most people do not remember much of the procedure after being under this light anesthesia for a couple hours, and you don't have to put up with the risks associated with full anesthesia. The doctor draws on your thigh before you go under to mark the places that need to be improved. Typically patients experience few side effects and recovery takes about two weeks. You'll need to rest after the surgery and avoid a lot of leg action.
4. Get a Loan
An inner thigh lift will set you back about $3,000 or more. You should plan ahead and save for the procedure because this is something that is not covered by any insurance policy. It is elective and purely cosmetic. No one has ever died from saggy thighs, even if you think you might after walking around on a summer day in shorts. Most cosmetic surgery practices offer some kind of financing arrangement or you can get a personal loan yourself.
5. Hide the Scars
A good plastic surgeon will leave very few scars. The cut is usually made near the crease between the upper thigh and the groin area. A regular bathing suit that doesn't have a high-cut leg, should cover the scar with no problem. Make sure you get both legs done too, so you don't look lopsided
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