Understanding excess skin and leg contours
A thigh lift can reduce excess skin on the inner thighs and change their contour. The wish for treatment often follows significant weight loss. At your consultation in Berlin, I discuss what changes are achievable and what scars and swelling may mean for your everyday life.
Your examination findings and the extent of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
Key information about thigh lift surgery, with details on duration, recovery and costs to help you plan.
A lift targets the skin envelope and is not a substitute for weight loss.
In the groin, with an additional lengthwise incision along the inner thigh, or a combination.
The extent of surgery and your health are assessed by an anaesthetist.
Clinical monitoring and support after discharge are part of the preparations.
Walking, sitting and physical work are adjusted to the wound location and healing progress.
The fit and length of time you wear compression garments depend on the procedure and swelling.
Tissue and scars continue to change after the initial wound healing.
Thigh lift · depending on extent. The starting price depends on the planned extent of skin and tissue removal. Additional liposuction, other body areas and extended care are discussed separately.
Timeframes are a guide. A personal examination will establish what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
A thigh lift removes excess skin together with a carefully determined amount of underlying tissue. The location and extent of the excess determine the incision pattern. Additional liposuction can contour selected adjoining areas, but serves a separate purpose.
Examine the entire inner thigh and any associated symptoms.
Consider a groin incision and a lengthwise incision according to the findings.
Manage wound tension, swelling and mobility as recovery progresses.
A small amount of loose skin on the upper thigh differs from excess skin that extends much further down. Where the excess is limited, an incision in the groin region may be suitable. More extensive excess skin often requires an additional, longer scar along the inner thigh.
I discuss with you where the scar will lie, both at rest and during movement. Proximity to the groin, moisture and tension from walking or sitting affect wound healing. Keeping the scar as short as possible must not compromise the necessary correction or the ability to close and care for the wound with minimal tension.
A lift treats the skin envelope and underlying tissue, not automatically the leg muscles. Beforehand, we also review fat distribution, pain, any tendency to swell and possible vascular or lymphatic conditions. If you are planning further significant weight loss, it may be more sensible to wait.
Reducing excess skin for a more individual contour Removing tissue changes the skin envelope. A lifelong shape, a specific reduction in leg circumference or invisible scars cannot be promised.
Further significant weight loss can create new excess skin. Keeping your weight as stable as possible therefore helps with planning. After substantial weight loss, nutrition, protein intake and possible deficiencies are also considered, as wound healing requires adequate reserves.
Lymphatic vessels run through this area and may be affected by the procedure. Fluid collections or persistent swelling need to be examined. Lymphatic drainage is prescribed by a doctor when needed; it is not a standard programme for everyone and does not replace wound checks.
Is this right for me?
Your wishes are the starting point. I assess whether your examination findings, health and the expected benefit are compatible.
Excess skin on your inner thighs affects how you feel in your body or causes chafing.
A lift is not a weight-loss treatment or a reliable solution for cellulite.
Different causes need different solutions. Sometimes, choosing not to have surgery is the right decision.
Compare alternativesLocalised fat deposits beneath elastic skin require a different approach from excess skin.
Explore the optionsWhen several body areas are involved, the extent of treatment and recovery are planned separately for each procedure.
Explore the optionsDistinguishing between fat distribution, excess skin and your stage of life.
Explore the optionsAn invasive thermal procedure for selected cases; not an equivalent substitute for removing substantial excess skin.
Compare possibilities and limitationsThe outer thighs, inner thighs and knees are assessed together, but treated only where there is a suitable indication.
Understand the concern in more detailYour treatment journey
We discuss weight changes, chafing, symptoms and the change you would like. I explain the scar placement and recovery time in specific terms.
After marking the skin and administering anaesthesia, the planned tissue removal takes place. Any agreed liposuction is added in targeted areas.
Aftercare combines appropriate movement with protection from excessive tension. Follow-up checks assess healing and any fluid collections.
Before you are discharged, we agree on how you can contact me directly for aftercare. General enquiries: team@dottore.caletti.de.
Your return to everyday life
Short periods of movement, as agreed, go hand in hand with taking it easy. Excessive exertion and prolonged bed rest without medical advice are not appropriate.
Walking, sitting and work are adjusted to your recovery. A feeling of tension may persist for several weeks.
Sport is resumed gradually after a check-up. Scar colour, swelling and contour take longer to settle than the surface wounds take to heal.
These timeframes are a guide, not a firm promise. Your recovery may differ.
Talking openly about risks
Surgery changes tissue and carries risks. Before you decide, I discuss your individual circumstances, possible complications and aftercare with you.
Sudden severe swelling or pain in one leg, increasing redness, fever or a wound that is opening must be assessed promptly by a doctor. If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain or circulatory collapse, call 112.
Understand the costs and take your time to decide
Thigh lift in Berlin: from €6,600. The starting price depends on the planned extent of skin and tissue removal. Additional liposuction, other body areas and extended care are discussed separately.
Starting price
from €6,600
Thigh lift · depending on extent
The starting price depends on the planned extent of skin and tissue removal. Additional liposuction, other body areas and extended care are discussed separately.
A limited groin incision differs from an extensive lift with a lengthwise incision.
Additional liposuction and treatment of other body areas increase the overall extent of treatment.
Anaesthesia, your stay, compression and follow-up requirements are included in your individual cost calculation.
Your individual quotation records which services are included in the total amount.
Additional procedures, medical aids, further stays or later corrections may incur separate costs. Your personal quotation sets out which services are included. Insurance reimbursement is not automatic; you should clarify any potential cover and subsequent costs before surgery.
An examination and shared planning help you understand the costs. You will receive your personal cost plan before deciding on treatment.
The specialist personally responsible for your care
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
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A website can offer guidance. We discuss your personal situation during your medical consultation.
Ask your questionIt is often more sensible to reach as stable a weight as possible first. Further significant weight loss can change the skin again and make the plan no longer appropriate.
If the excess is limited, an incision in the groin may be sufficient. More extensive excess skin often requires an additional lengthwise scar along the inner thigh.
The operation targets the skin and underlying tissue. It does not build muscle or tighten the leg muscles in general.
It is not a reliable treatment for cellulite. Uneven skin may remain despite a change in contour.
Yes, where the findings are suitable. The additional extent of treatment and its risks are assessed separately. Combining the procedures is not automatically necessary.
Costs start from €6,600. Price basis: thigh lift · depending on extent. The starting price depends on the planned extent of skin and tissue removal. Additional liposuction, other body areas and extended care are discussed separately. You will receive your personal cost plan before making your decision.
Further clinical information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
Treating excess skin and how this differs from liposuction alone.
Considering wound healing problems, swelling, scars and thrombosis risks when deciding on surgery.
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