Thigh lift surgery in Düsseldorf

A thigh lift could be a suitable procedure for all patients suffering from sagging skin on their thighs. In many cases, this loss of elasticity follows significant weight loss. The skin is not able to fully regain its tautness, while localised fat build-ups can persist despite exercise and healthy nutrition. The skin on the front and inside of the thighs also commonly loses its elasticity in the course of the natural ageing process.

In terms of a person’s health, the excess skin often poses a problem. If the insides of a person’s thighs rub against each other, it can quickly cause skin irritation. In such instances, a thigh lift can restore tautness to the legs and counteract skin problems; it may also be logical to reduce the size of the thighs by combining the lifting procedure with liposuction. Nowadays, patients with mild symptoms or whose thighs are only beginning to become slack can prevent the issue from worsening and achieve slight lifting effects with novel thread techniques and PDO threads, which achieve particularly long-lasting results! These may be options in your case; we would be happy to discuss this in a personal consultation.

Before the thigh lift procedure, Dr Koebe will give you detailed information about how you should prepare. These instructions will include, for example, temporarily discontinuing any blood-thinning or anticoagulant medication. We will hold a personal consultation with you to explain exactly what medications this concerns and examine what alternatives are open to you.

Following a surgical thigh lift, you will need to wear special compression tights for around 4 to 6 weeks. This serves to prevent swelling and support the surgical results. We recommend a rest and recovery period of at least 1 to 2 weeks before you fully resume your professional duties and social obligations.

You will be given detailed scar care instructions by Dr Koebe. You should not expose the scars to direct sunlight during the first year after surgery.

Before performing a thigh lift, Dr Koebe will hold a detailed consultation with you. He will explain the process, the risks and the results you can expect in detail. Dr Koebe will then work with you to develop a treatment plan that incorporates your problem areas and your wishes in great detail.

The surgery itself takes several hours; we usually perform the procedure under general anaesthetic. We remove areas of excess skin and make incisions in inconspicuous locations on the inside of the thighs wherever possible. For patients with larger fat build-ups, we can also perform liposuction at the same time.

We then apply drains to the surgical wounds before suturing them and applying dressings. The drains ensure that exudate can flow out of the wound uninhibited, thereby preventing infections. We remove them a few days after the procedure.

Following the operation, you will stay at the clinic as an inpatient for a brief period. During this time, the KOEBE KLINIK nursing team will care for you around the clock to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

A thigh lift does leave behind scars; the length of these scars depends on your individual case. Dr Koebe makes incisions at an inconspicuous location on the inside of the thighs wherever possible. A small incision in the inguinal fold in the groin region is often sufficient to correct small amounts of excess tissue.

Depending on the scope of your surgery, you should allow around 1 to 2 weeks to recover before returning to your social obligations. You should avoid sports and exercise for at least 6 weeks. Dr Koebe would be happy to advise you personally on things to watch out for when you return to your favourite sports.

A thigh lift allows us to achieve lasting results. However, significant weight fluctuations can have a negative impact on tissue structure. The skin may also become saggy again in the course of the natural ageing progress.

We recommend eating a balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle to keep your weight as stable as possible. If you develop new areas of excess skin as the years go by, we can repeat the thigh lift procedure as necessary.

A thigh lift is associated with general surgery and anaesthetic risks. In some cases, complications such as infections or wound healing disorders may occur after the procedure; regular check-ups enable us to keep such issues to a minimum. Diligent and attentive aftercare at home helps to ensure the healing process is free from complications.

At the KOEBE KLINIK, we perform all treatment steps in compliance with strict hygiene regulations. All thigh lift procedures at the clinic are personally performed by our senior physician, Dr Koebe. This means you can rest assured you will always be in the best of hands.

At our clinic, we offer a proven financing model. We will work together with you to draw up a suitable plan to finance your desired treatment.