Bodylift & Thighlift in Lone Tree, CO
Understanding Bodylift and Thighlift Surgery
After significant weight loss, pregnancy, aging, or other major body changes, your skin may not fully contract to match your new body shape. You may have even made meaningful changes to your health and fitness, yet loose, sagging skin can remain and create folds that obscure your natural contours, especially around the torso, buttocks, and thighs.
This happens when the skin and supporting tissues have been stretched beyond their ability to fully retract.
A bodylift addresses excess skin around the midsection, back, buttocks, and hips, while a thighlift specifically targets the inner thighs. These procedures remove excess skin and tissue, then reposition and tighten what remains to create smoother, more proportionate contours.
The goal is to create a body shape that better reflects your current weight, health, and the progress you have worked hard to achieve.
Who Benefits from Bodylift and Thighlift Surgery
The best candidates for bodylift and thighlift surgery have reached a stable weight and maintained it for several months. Good candidates are in overall good health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve.
You may be an ideal candidate if you have experienced:
- Significant weight loss through lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery, or GLP-1 medications, leaving excess skin that does not respond to diet and exercise
- Skin laxity after pregnancy, aging, or other body changes
- Loose or hanging skin that hides your natural body contours
- Skin folds that cause discomfort, irritation, or difficulty with clothing
- A desire to better reveal the body shape you have worked to achieve
It is important to understand that these procedures can create dramatic improvements in contour, but they do result in scars. Dr. Atagi carefully plans incision placement to make scars as inconspicuous as possible while still achieving meaningful correction.
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What to Expect During Your Bodylift and Thighlift
Consultation
Dr. Atagi evaluates your concerns, skin quality, areas of excess tissue, overall health, and aesthetic goals to create a personalized surgical plan.
Treatment
These procedures are typically performed under general anesthesia and may sometimes be combined in a single surgical session, depending on your anatomy, overall health, and the amount of correction needed.
A bodylift involves carefully planned incisions around the midsection, similar to a tummy tuck but extending around the sides and back. Excess skin and tissue are removed, and the remaining tissues are lifted and tightened to create a smoother contour.
For the thighlift portion, incisions are made in the groin area and extend down the inner thigh like the inseam of a pant leg, allowing Dr. Atagi to remove excess skin and fat while tightening the underlying tissues.
Aftercare
You will need to avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 to 15 pounds for two weeks. Compression garments are worn for approximately one month to support healing tissues and help reduce swelling.
Most patients can begin to resume usual physical activities after about two weeks, depending on healing progress and Dr. Atagi’s recommendations.
Results
You will notice an immediate improvement in body contour after surgery, though swelling is expected. Your results will continue to refine over the following months as swelling resolves and the tissues settle into their new position.
Expert Care at Atagi Plastic Surgery & Skin Aesthetics
Dr. Tanya A. Atagi brings over two decades of experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon to every bodylift and thighlift procedure she performs. As one of the few female board-certified plastic surgeons in the Denver area, Dr. Atagi understands the unique concerns and goals that bring patients to consider body contouring surgery. Her fellowship training in aesthetics and Stanford Medical School education provide the technical expertise, while her artistic eye ensures results that look natural and proportionate to your frame. Dr. Atagi takes time during your consultation to understand your goals and explain exactly what these procedures can and cannot achieve.
The cost of bodylift and thighlift surgery varies based on the extent of correction needed and whether procedures are combined. During your consultation, Dr. Atagi will provide detailed pricing based on your personalized treatment plan. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing available through CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi.
Yes, Dr. Atagi often combines bodylift and thighlift procedures in a single surgery session when it's safe and appropriate for the patient. This approach can be more efficient and may reduce overall recovery time compared to having separate surgeries. The decision depends on your health status, the extent of correction needed, and the expected length of surgery.
Yes. Bodylift and thighlift procedures require incisions in order to remove excess skin and reshape the body.
Bodylift scars are strategically positioned around the lower torso so they can often be concealed beneath underwear or swimwear. Thighlift scars are located in the groin crease and extend down the inner thigh along the inseam of a pant leg. These scars tend to hide well in this location.
Scars typically fade and soften over time, although they do not disappear completely.
You should be up and walking the day of your procedure to encourage circulation and help reduce the risk of blood clots.
During the initial recovery period, however, you should avoid activities that significantly elevate your heart rate or blood pressure, since this can increase the risk of bleeding and other complications.
Most patients can begin gradually returning to usual physical activities after about two weeks, with progression based on healing and Dr. Atagi’s guidance.
Preparation includes maintaining a stable weight for several months before surgery, stopping smoking if applicable, and following Dr. Atagi's pre-operative instructions. You'll need to arrange for help during your initial recovery period and prepare your home with necessary supplies. Dr. Atagi will provide a comprehensive pre-operative checklist during your consultation.
A bodylift removes excess skin and tissue while tightening the remaining skin, making it ideal for patients with significant skin laxity after weight loss. Liposuction removes fat but doesn't address loose skin, so it's better suited for patients with good skin elasticity who need fat reduction rather than skin removal. Dr. Atagi will recommend the most appropriate procedure based on your specific concerns and anatomy.
Complementary Body Contouring Procedures
Tummy Tuck
Address excess skin and separated abdominal muscles for a flatter, firmer midsection that complements your bodylift results.
PAL Lipo
Remove stubborn fat deposits with precision-assisted liposuction for enhanced body contours and definition.
Fat Transfer
Use your own fat to add volume and curves to areas like your buttocks or breasts for more comprehensive body reshaping.
BodyTite
Minimize loose skin with radiofrequency-assisted liposuction that tightens tissue while removing fat.
Ready to Discover Your New Silhouette?
Take the first step toward the body contours you’ve been working toward. Dr. Atagi will evaluate your concerns and create a personalized surgical plan designed just for you. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing available through CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi.