Mr Omar Tillo
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Thigh Lift
At a Glance
Unhappy with the appearance of your thighs? Feel like your thighs are too big? Do you want to have a slimmer or more youthful appearance? A thigh lift is an effective way to improve large or sagging thighs.
Anaesthesia type: ClearSleep™ Procedure time: 3 - 4 hours Recovery time: 1 - 2 weeksAbout
The effects of ageing, gravity and weight changes can cause the skin of the inner and outer thigh to lose tone. Thigh lift surgery is a highly effective procedure for women whose thighs have lost their youthful shape. The surgical procedure can dramatically improve the appearance of sagging thighs. Centre for Surgery has specialist expertise in body contouring surgery after significant weight loss.
Thigh lift surgery is increasing in popularity in the UK. People who have accumulated large amounts of loose, sagging skin on their thighs, and now wish to have their thighs reshaped can consider undergoing thigh lift surgery to lift their saggy thighs. You may also be interested in undergoing a mini thigh lift.
Candidates
The procedure is ideal for those who desire a toned appearance of their inner and outer thighs especially for those who feel that they have sagging appearance they want to get rid of.
Centre for Surgery offers this procedure for those who are over 18 years old. It is recommended that you stop smoking prior to the procedure, as well as during the recovery period.
If you are considering a thigh lift, you may also wish to look at what finance options we have available.
Procedure
A thigh lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure which is designed to reshape the thigh and hip area by removing excess skin and fat deposits from the thighs and hips.
In the surgery, the surgeon surgically removes excess thigh skin and fat and repositions the remaining skin and tissue to create a slimmer, firmer and more defined thigh. The surgeon may make either a horizontal or vertical incision, depending on your body, the location of the excess skin and fat and your end goals.
The surgery to lift the thighs is often combined with other body lift surgeries such as liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks to enhance the results. The operation usually takes around two to three hours to complete, depending on the extent of work required, how much excess skin you have, and whether any combined procedures are involved.
Patients are usually discharged approximately three hours after the surgery. You will be able to go home the same day as your surgery.
Recovery
These risks and complications can be reduced by carefully following the post-surgery advice of your surgeon. Make sure that you have someone to look after you at home for at least the first week following the surgery.
Start walking as soon as possible, but avoid strenuous activities like gym activities or heavy housework as they may stress the incision sites.
Following a thigh tuck, light exercise is usually recommended as it can speed up the healing process and minimize the risk of developing blood clots. It may take you approximately four to six weeks to resume vigorous exercise. It is strongly recommended to wear the compression garment to help minimise bruising and swelling and smoothen the skin. Post-operative dressings are usually removed in two to three days. A visit to the surgeon will be needed for a wound evaluation.
If the above-mentioned instructions are followed closely, the thigh lift results can last for many years.
Potential Risks and Complications
As with any other surgery, thigh tuck carries a few risks and complications. Mentioned below are some of the potential complications associated with the surgery:
- Persistent pain and discomfort during the healing process following a thigh tuck
- Although rare, excessive bleeding can occur after this procedure
- Substantial swelling that probably will last for several weeks
- Bruising at the incision sites that can spread down the legs
- Infection
- Long visible scars
- Possibility of scarring
- Blood clots
- Nerve damage
- Fluid collection underneath the skin
- Anaesthetic complications
- Temporary or numbness around the thighs
- Porary or numbness around the thighs
FAQs
A thigh lift removes excess skin from the thighs. This generally occurs after a large weight loss.
The procedure is ideal for those who desire a toned appearance of their inner and outer thighs especially for those who feel that they have sagging appearance they want to get rid of. Those who have lost a large amount of weight and have sagging skin may wish to undergo a thigh lift.
Start walking as soon as possible, but avoid strenuous activities like gym activities or heavy housework as they may stress the incision sites.
You will need to wear a compression garment after having a thigh lift. This will help to keep the thighs in the best shape possible, avoid any fluid build up and avoid any wound injuries.
Your surgeon will be able to advise you exactly how long you will be required to wear your compression garment.
You can expect pain and discomfort during the recovery period and also substantial swelling but it will go away over time. Potential risks such as infection, excessive bleeding, blood clots, nerve damage may occur, but very rare.
Many people will wish to combine a thigh lift with other cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, a buttock lift or fat transfer to the buttock. This will help you to achieve a fully rejuvenated appearance.
At Centre for Surgery, a thigh lift is performed as a day case. This means you will be able to return home on the same day as your procedure once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.
You will have to avoid all vigorous physical exercise for four to six weeks.
You will be encouraged to walk as soon as possible in order to minimise the likelihood of blood clots occurring.
Why choose us?
Surgeon-led and managed care throughout for a truly personalised approach
Our innovative ClearSleep anaesthesia technique
Comprehensive aftercare programme
Financing options available
Our Consultant Surgeons
Verified Patient Reviews
We searched for many different surgeries to perform my procedure but the center for surgery really stuck out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the receptionist Gregory and surgeon Omar were highly professional, welcoming and made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Dexter Montgomery
20:14 25 Apr 18
Old implants removed and replaced, plus silicone granules removed from right armpit. My previous surgery was done over 20 years ago. (I never really had any breast tissue, so I had the implants to look normal). One implant had erupted and both had capsulated. I was never told they had a shelf life! When I first arrived at the clinic in Watford, ( I never went to th Harley St surgery) I was quite dubious about the whole set-up. The Surgery is right in the middle of a Business Site and it seemed like some sort of Back Street Butchery. (I hope this review will put people's minds at rest when they first arrive) It actually didn't help much that I had to wait an hour because the surgery that day had overrun, however, after talking to Omar Tillo and seeing how clued up he was on my situation, I began to relax. It didn't stop me going on-line to Google him and everything else about the practice, but it was all good. On the day of the surgery, I met with Mr Tillo again. I also met everyone else who was going to be in theatre with me and they all came to me individually to explain their roll. It was very comforting and reassuring. The surgery was quite lengthy and took several hours. I hadn't decided what size implants to go for pre surgery as my old ones were so distorted and out of place, so I left it with Mr Tillo to make the decision once the others had been removed. It is now 3 weeks since the implants were replaced and I am delighted with how I look and feel. The size and shape are perfect for me. Nothing weird or huge; I'm on the wrong side of 50 now so am not looking for glamour, just normality. The post surgery is superb. My coordinator, Naz, is very efficient and can't do enough for me. The incision in my armpit where the silicone particles had to be removed is probably the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure, but most of you won't have to worry about that. I got a sick note for work purposes without any fuss at all, so over all; worth every penny! Don't let your first impressions put you off :-) Good luck.
Nina
14:43 02 Jun 18
Had a BA and uplift with Mr Tillo amazing MR Tillo knew what I wanted the staff where so lovely and looked after me the after care is excellent I would definitely recommend centre for surgery and would go again I’m so pleased thank you so much
Dee Catton
10:09 15 May 18
If you don't know about Omar tillo you should HES AMAZING at his job.. I went for bbl and at present I'm 9 days post op and loving my results. I must also review gregory .. my co ordinator .. Gregory your one of the most wonderful people out there you hsve gone above and beyond for me to make sure The dates the times were right just for me .. this is an AMAZING company with AMAZING staff.. so much so I'm going for a consultation in 8 weeks for breast surgery ...
Bryanna buswell
11:39 23 May 18
Highly recommend. Very professional and friendly staff.Had my BA and everything went smooth and good. I would choose this place over and over again for all the plastic surgeries.
Melania Ciurea
13:45 13 Mar 18
I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks and 4 days ago. It is something I had been considering for a whilst now that I have completed my family. Also the excess skin and fat was getting me down. I went to another consultation in Harley Street which was 15 mins where the Dr examined me and told me he could do the work and his secretary than called me with the price, it was very rushed. I found Dr Tillo searching the net and after reading his reviews I called his office and spoke with Naz, she was very friendly, explained their procedures and arranged an appointment for me to meet with him. I met Dr Tillo in his Watford clinic, I felt at ease with him straight away. Dr Tillo examined me and than explained what the procedure would involve. I had a few questions and he was very patient and explained everything fully and clearly, I never felt rushed at all.On the day of my operation I was excited. Dr Tillo’s staff were All lovely and so was the anethesist who explained everything and next thing I knew I was asleep. When I woke up it didn’t even feel as if though I had had an operation! My husband picked me up , I was given pain killers and it was explained that I would need to keep my compression belt on and drains would be removed after two days.I went home a very happy lady!!!As days have passed I have healed very well with no complications, I am so pleased with my new tummy, I know it’s good esp since my 3 year old doesn’t think there’s a baby in there anymore!I cannot Thank Dr Tillo and his staff enough!!
Hanna
17:13 19 Jul 18
Dr Tillo and his team are fantastic. Nothing has been too much for them!!I was told my tummy tuck would cost £17,000 at one clinic and £13,000 at another. It was considerably cheaper here. I'm not one to go for 'the cheaper options usually, as I tend to think you would get a cheaper result. But Dr Tillo pointed out that I didn't need all the work doing that the other places had said I did!! They were using my body to make money! Due to his honesty, and his non judgemental view, I left feeling confident that he was the man I needed.I am only a week out and thrilled to bits with my result so far. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Irwin
08:33 16 Aug 18
Very welcoming and professional, Mr Tillo,his team and Nikesh the PA.
Joshua Alexander
12:22 17 Aug 18
Honestly, I was supposed to have a surgery at another private hospital (this hospital was supposed to be one of the best in london) but I chose to get my surgery done at center for surgery instead, my main reason for this was the level of service I recieved, the staff are very professional, they are caring (I had not eaten the entire day on the day of my surgery and one of the nurses got me some food without me asking her to do so. My surgery itself was amazing considering I never had one before and was a bit nervous beforehand. The staff calls you everyday to make sure you are ok and coping post surgery. Honestly I cannot thank the staff enough.
Frazer Gonsalves
23:45 26 Oct 18
Hi. i was thinking of doing a full abdominoplasty for about four years and i did a lot of consultaions in Turkey, Belgium and also India however i was scared of the outcomes of the surgery’s complications and everyone advised me to do it in the Uk to be safe after surgery complications and and may need changes , so I ended up having the survey elsewhere.Finally, i decided to do a full abdominoplasty by Dr.Faisal Salim nearly a year ago. I regret doing the surgery as I was not 100% satisfied because he did not reduce the flanks area and whenever i saw the shape, it make me very upset. I tried contacting him but he was't available the time i really need his helpThe time i ask him my swelling is gone and still i can see the same fats on my flanks (love handles) area and that was the time i need his help and after booking an appointments there was always a another assistant taking his place which he don't know nothing. They clinic did't give me a full reasonable answer when I asked for Dr.Faisal Salim attendance the said he left the surgery forever. I did't know who is dr faisal salim i came to the name of (Centre for surgery) company and they are responsible for giving me this type of servises. After spending so much money on an unsuccessful surgery, I strongly do not recommend it to anyone ..
Sami Sami
22:14 09 Dec 18
Fantastic service from the very first call to Naz to the amazing after care. I couldn't have asked for a better service from everybody involved. Thank you SO much. Rachelle xo
Rachelle Harvey
17:42 03 Jan 19
So so glad I choose this place. Just had umbilicoplasty a few days ago. Staff are so nice. Dr Tillo was very professional. Looking forward to see how the results turn out once the coverage is removed!
William Simons
18:02 05 Jan 19
Fantastic experience dealing with everyone at centre for surgery. The main reason for choosing this surgery is because of the brilliant google reviews and they’re all completely spot on and accurate. I can’t thank my surgeon Mr Antonios Mitsakos enough, he was professional, approachable and answered all of my questions, making sure I was happy with the procedure. I’m two weeks post op and absolutely thrilled with my results so far, a true reflection of just how good Antonios is. I visited the Watford clinic and have been well looked after at each visit. The aftercare is fantastic, a big credit to the nurses that helped me, so friendly and comforting in-particular Rachelle who called me every other day to make sure I was doing ok and to answer any questions I had. I dealt with Naz whilst booking and again she was very helpful, friendly and easy to talk to. I’d highly recommend centre for surgery and would like to thank everyone there for their friendliness, professionalism and for looking after me!
Elaina Soph
16:31 20 Feb 19
Dr Antonios Mitsakos is an amazing surgeon, he is also very friendly and reassuring. He made me feel comfortable and at ease when we discussed the procedures. I am so glad I followed his expert opinion. My procedures went extremely well and easy and I got the exact results I wanted. I cannot thank him enough. The clinic staff were also very nice and supportive. The nurse who looked after me, Lorena, the admin staff Naz were also so supportive and great, I couldn't have a better experience. The clinic is very modern, nice and they are all professional and friendly. I felt welcomed and cared for. Thank you so much.
lalestrachan
15:27 29 Apr 19
Dr Antonios Mitsakos performed my surgery over 7 weeks ago and I am very happy with my results so far. It was a fairly painless experience with some minor nausea but the team at Centre for Surgery were always available to help with my problems. This was my first time having surgery of any kind so i was happy i couldn't feel anything like most people do. I cannot wait for the second stage of my surgery, I know I will be ecstatic with the results.
Taslima Akther
17:15 23 May 19
