Many of us face physical insecurities as we age and as we go through natural stages, including pregnancy, childbirth, weight loss and weight gain. Our bodies naturally fluctuate in shapes and sizes, continuously evolving with us.
If you were once overweight and have lost a significant amount of weight, the chances are that you will have excess sagging skin in your abdomen and thighs, and potentially other areas too. This is normal, but to transport to the previous physique, many people opt to have a joint tummy tuck and thigh lift procedure.
The big question is, can you have a tummy tuck and thigh lift together? In this article, we will discuss all the information you need to get your surgical treatments. This may also be defined as a variation of mummy makeover.
What Is a Tummy Tuck vs a Thigh Lift?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. A popular surgical procedure that aims to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal area. There are two types of abdominoplasty surgeries, including a full and mini tummy tuck. Both of which result in a transformation of the stomach area.
A thigh lift is very similar to a tummy tuck due to it being a variation of a body lift. Removing the excess skin and fat from the thigh, which then, in turn, improves the contour of the legs. People get this done due to substantial weight loss. For both of these desirable results, many patients opt for a tummy tuck and thigh lift together.
Is It Safe To Have a Tummy Tuck and Thigh Lift Together?
Yes, this combined procedure is very safe, especially when the patient has stuck to pre-surgery requirements, including:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- No smoking or taking unapproved medication
- You are healthy and not suffering with any illness.
If these simple requirements are met, the surgery is perfectly safe, especially when combined with a highly skilled surgeon such as Mr Ross. As this is a very popular combination of treatments with multiple case studies, you can rest assured this is a safe treatment and healing process.
Is a Combined Tummy Tuck and Thigh Lift Difficult?
No, as Mr Ross has over 20 years of experience with body surgeries and combination surgeries, this is popular for him and his surgeons to complete. When choosing your surgeon, be sure to consider background, case studies and overall communication.
What Is The Recovery Time For a Tummy Tuck & Thigh Lift?
A tummy tuck can take anything from 4 to 6 weeks to recover from, whilst a thigh lift can take anything from 2 to 3 weeks, so it is vital that you allow enough time for you to recover for both a tummy tuck and a thigh lift. Not allowing time to recover completely can cause complications later on. Factors such as having children and arranging childcare, or making arrangements to work from home, are essential. These are just some of the factors you need to take into consideration when combining a tummy tuck and thigh lift.
