Thigh lift Frankfurt

Before a thigh lift, Dr. Nichlos invites you to a detailed consultation at our practice in Frankfurt. Here he will explain the procedure, what you can expect from the operation and what you should pay attention to before and after. Please inform Dr. Nichlos about any medication you regularly take before the treatment. It may be necessary to make temporary changes here. Any pre-existing conditions should also be taken into account.

The prerequisite for a thigh lift is that you have a stable body weight and do not expect any major weight fluctuations. If you still want to lose weight, you should only plan a thigh lift if you have already reached your target weight and have been maintaining it for several months.

Important: A tightening (whether thigh, upper arm, stomach or bottom) is not suitable as a means of losing weight.

The treatment takes about 2-4 hours and is performed by us under general anesthesia in the operating rooms of the Berger Klinik. Depending on how much skin needs to be removed and tightened, an incision in the groin is sufficient or an additional longitudinal incision must be made on the inside of the thigh.

Other incisions may also be necessary if there is massive excess skin. Once the excess skin has been removed, the tissue is tightened to give the thighs a new contour. The skin is then sutured.

It is advisable to stay in the clinic for the next 1-2 days for monitoring purposes. During this time and the following weeks, please wear the compression garment, which supports the tissue and its healing and helps to stabilize the new leg contour.

Allow yourself a few days’ rest after the operation and avoid any physical exertion for the first 1-2 weeks. After resting, you can begin light exercise, but for the first 6 weeks you should refrain from straining, strenuous activities and training your legs.

Shortly after the operation, you should make an appointment for lymphatic drainage. The applications contribute to a positive healing process and help to prevent fluid accumulation in the tissue.

Avoid tight pants and chafing clothing as well as visits to the sauna and solarium. Protect the scars from direct sunlight and use a good sunscreen when outdoors.

Important: Maintain your weight after the treatment in order to preserve the results of the operation for as long as possible.

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, like any surgery, it is associated with general surgical and anesthetic risks.

Bleeding and wound healing disorders may occur as a result of the procedure. Infections are possible, but are very rare thanks to the strict safety and hygiene standards at the Berger Klinik. The redness, bruising and swelling that occur in the operation area usually subside on their own after a few days. Any feelings of tightness or numbness in the legs are usually only temporary and disappear after a few weeks at the latest.