A thigh lift is a procedure in which loose skin of the thigh is tightened by removing excess skin and fat to give shape and better contour to thighs.

Indications for thigh lift are loose skin secondary to
 Weight loss
 Aging
 After liposuction

usually performed under general anesthesia

 Bleeding
 Wound infection
 Wound dehiscence
 Stretched scar
 Fluid collection (seroma)

Recovery usually takes three to four weeks with precaution in leg movements and limited activity. Dressing will be on wound and will require regular change to achieve wound healing. You will be advised elastic compression garments for four weeks. Hospital stay is usually for one night will follow up visits in outpatient department

1. What is most common complication related to this procedure and how to avoid that? Wound breakdown due to excessive stretch and inadequate hygiene is most common complication related to this procedure which can be prevented by avoiding excessive stretch on wound, limiting movement of limb specially flexion and extension at knee and keeping regular hygiene of wound site.