About the procedure

Thigh lifting is a surgical procedure through which you can gain tighter and more attractive thighs. The operation aims to smooth and reshape the inner and / or outer part of the thighs, removing excess skin and subcutaneous fat. The procedure removes stubborn fat which cannot be lost with exercise and strict diets. The most common cause of sagging skin on the thighs is the loss of its elasticity caused by frequent weight fluctuations and aging. In some cases, it is because of the naturally greater storage of fat in that specific area.

How is procedure performed

The operation is performed under general anesthesia within 2-3 hours. Your plastic surgeon makes small incisions along the inside or outside of the thigh, depending on which part you have excess skin on, after which it is removed. For optimal results, this procedure is very often combined with liposuction, which reduces the outer thigh or buttocks as well. The incisions are minimal and made in places that will be difficult to notice later. All this will be discussed with you in advance during your online consultation.

Thigh lift

At A Glance

Surgery Time

2 hours

Time off work

1 – 2 weeks

Hospital Stay

Day case

Washing

Shower after 1 week

Reasonably Mobile

1 day

Sleeping Position

Sleeping on back recommended for 1-2 weeks

Exercise Including Gym

6 weeks

Bras & Garments

Compression garments to be worn for the first 2 weeks

Sexual Activity

Restricted activity after 4 – 6 weeks

Full Recovery

6 – 8 weeks

Driving

2 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the procedure suitable for?

Anyone can benefit from this procedure, but it will be most suitable for people who have sagging skin on the inside and / or outside of the thighs and / or accumulated fat that cannot be removed by exercise.

Before the procedure

Your surgeon will give you detailed information for the preoperative preparation a few weeks prior to your plastic surgery.

The most important advice for smokers is to stop smoking for at least 2 weeks (or 4 weeks and even more, if possible). Smoking prevents healing and increases the risk of complications. You should not smoke until the wounds heal well, at least two weeks after surgery.

 You should stop taking aspirin or medicine containing aspirin, anti inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they all increase the risk of bleeding. Your surgeon will advise you how long prior to the operation you should stop taking these medicines. 

High blood pressure also needs to be well controlled during surgery. So if your blood pressure is elevated, you should discuss it with your surgeon.

 It is extremely important to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon. This will allow him to assess whether they are achievable with the selected procedure. In some cases, two or three sessions may be needed to achieve the desired effect, and in others – it may be necessary to combine procedures for a better result. 

You will be accompanied by an employee of ours to the clinic and where you are staying before and after the operation.

Aftercare and recovery

After the operation you will have to wear special tight compression clothes. Your surgeon will tell you for how long.

Depending on the volume of the procedure and the type of your job, you will have to be absent from work for 1-2 weeks. If your job involves physical activity, rest may take longer.

You will be able to return to the gym in about 6 weeks.

You will not be able to drive for at least 2 weeks.

It may take some time to see the final results of the procedure. Bruising and swelling of the thighs have to be expected for at least 2 weeks. It will take about 6-8 weeks to recover completely and then you will be able to clearly see the results of the procedure. 

The post-operative instructions of your surgeon should be strictly followed in order  to speed up recovery.

What are the risks of the operation?

All risks will be discussed with you during the consultation with your surgeon. Scarring is some of the potential ones, but in a minimum degree and with a great chance to become invisible over time and with proper treatment. Bleeding, bruising and swelling, as well as allergic reactions are risks that, although minimal, are possible with any surgery. In general, you can minimize the risks by following all the instructions given to you by your surgeon, before and after surgery.

How much does a thigh lift cost?

Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.

How do we work

Once you have made contact with us, we will organize a free video consultation with the surgeon we believe is best suited for your particular situation.

This consultation will be within 5 days of your request. Prior to the video consultation, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and send photos of the problematic areas. 

If necessary during the video consultation your doctor will advise you to take additional photos of the problematic areas and suggestions for the angle from which to take photos.

This consultation will be combined with a detailed discussion about your wishes and the possibilities for achieving them.  We will discuss with you the expected results, possible risks and any other issues that you might be concerned about.

We advise you to make a list of all the questions you may want to ask concerning the procedure before the actual consultation. After the official request to us, and if you wish, we can arrange a meeting for you with our representative in London.

Within 24 hours of the video consultation, we will send you a costing describing the price of the procedure and the needed length of stay in Bulgaria. In the costing there will also be preferential prices offered for our partner hotels with which we work and for which we can guarantee the quality and comfort. 

You will then have 3-4 days of time to reflect, and give us your decision.

If you decide to proceed and agree with all terms and conditions , you will have 48 hours within which you must prepay 30% of the total amount of the procedure. This amount is paid directly to the clinic where your procedure will be performed and thereby you will have a reserved date and time for your procedure and a room in the hotel you have chosen. The remaining balance has to be paid by the day before the procedure itself after conducting the preliminary examination in the clinic.

If you decide or need to cancel the procedure, this must be done at least 30 days before the date of your flight in order to be able to trigger a process for returning your deposit.  

If you decide to cancel our services within the last 30 days before your flight, you must have a good reason for doing so (supported by evidence) in order to take your money back. If you cancel it within these 30 days and the reason is acceptable, your money will be returned, but you will be suspended 50 euro for an administrative fee. If you wish to change the date of the procedure, this can happen at least 30 days before.

If you wish, we can also arrange your travel from your home to the airport. We are partners with a transport company and you can use our preferential prices. This also applies to your return flight. To do this, you will need to send us the details of your flight one week in advance.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our employees who will take you to your hotel.

On the day before the operation, you will have a preliminary examination, where some necessary tests will be performed (e.g. blood tests) and we will specify all the details related to the operation (treatment plan, proposal for some additional or adjacent procedures for a better outcome, recovery plan etc). Our employee will take you to the clinic and after that to the place where you are to be accommodated.

Before the surgery, you will need to sign an informed consent document (i.e. a document certifying that you have been informed by the doctor about all potential risks and complications and that you understand them) and agree to proceed with the procedure).

On the day of the operation our employee will bring you back to the clinic. Depending on the procedure, you may need to have one or several days of hospital stay. After the completion of the procedure and the hospital stay, our employee will take you back to your hotel.

During the entire stay, our employee will be at your service throughout. 

If you wish, and if the procedure allows, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements but this must be specified in advance.

On the day of departure, you will be accompanied by our employee back to the airport.

If you wish, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements. This must be specified in advance.

You will be provided with a detailed plan on the recovery process. 

Online consultations in the recovery period will be arranged with your surgeon, but if you have stayed in the hospital after your procedure, the doctor will give you post-operative examinations on the first and third days.

On the seventh and fourteenth days, preventive online consultations will be made to track how the recovery goes.  

Online consultation reviews are also done on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6thmonths.You will be able to contact us at any time!