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Leg Lift (Thigh Lift)

A tailored assessment of thigh contour.

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Understanding the treatment

A thigh lift removes excess skin and may reshape supporting soft tissue around the thighs. It is usually considered for skin laxity rather than as a way to lose weight.

Auren Global Health helps coordinate your questions, consultation arrangements and practical planning in Istanbul. The responsible clinician determines diagnosis, suitability and any treatment recommendation.

Is it appropriate for you?

The distribution of loose skin, weight stability and scar tolerance matter. Inner-thigh and more extensive approaches are different operations, not interchangeable package names.

What to discuss at consultation

Your surgeon should explain which area would be treated, whether fat reduction is also appropriate and the likely position and length of scars.

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Recovery & follow-up

Swelling, wound care and limitations on strenuous leg movement are part of recovery. Follow-up and fitness to travel need to be arranged before surgery.

Before making travel commitments, ask your clinical team about the expected review schedule, support you may need and when you can safely fly. Recovery varies and cannot be guaranteed by a package timetable.

Risks & important considerations

Possible complications include infection, fluid collection, wound separation, asymmetry, visible scars and blood clots. Healing near skin folds may require particular attention.

Ask about reasonable alternatives, including no treatment, and the plan if complications arise. Informed consent should address your own health history and the specific procedure proposed.

Your Auren pathway

01 — Enquiry. Share your questions and the treatment you are considering. Do not send sensitive records through a general enquiry form.
02 — Clinical assessment. Discuss your goals, medical history, alternatives and realistic expectations with the responsible clinician.
03 — Personal planning. Confirm the proposed care, itemised costs, appointment arrangements and follow-up plan before deciding.
04 — Continuing communication. Follow your clinical team’s recovery instructions and agreed review schedule.

Questions before you decide

Can liposuction replace a thigh lift?

Not when loose skin is the main concern. Removing fat does not reliably tighten a substantial skin excess.

How much will my treatment cost?

An individual assessment is needed before a meaningful quotation can be provided. Ask for a written breakdown of treatment, investigations, accommodation or transfers where applicable, follow-up and any exclusions.

When can I return home?

Your clinician must advise on travel readiness after considering the treatment and your recovery. Leave flexibility for review appointments and unexpected delays.

Where can I find independent information?

Read the independent patient information used to inform this overview. This page provides general education and does not replace personalised medical advice.

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Make an informed next step.

Ask your questions. Understand your options. Decide in your own time.

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Clear information for planning treatment in Istanbul.

Where do I begin?

Explore the treatment information and send your questions through our contact page. A consultation with the responsible clinician is needed before any treatment decision.

What determines whether treatment is suitable?

Your health, medical history, expectations and clinical assessment all matter. Alternatives, including no treatment, should be discussed. Results and recovery times vary.

Should I book travel before assessment?

Confirm the proposed care and appointment schedule first. Ask the clinical team about review appointments, recovery support and clearance to fly before making travel commitments.

What should I check before deciding?

Ask who will provide your care, where treatment will take place, what the risks and alternatives are, what follow-up is planned and what the written price includes or excludes.

How should follow-up be arranged?

Agree the review schedule and the contact route for recovery concerns before treatment. Follow the responsible clinical team’s instructions; urgent symptoms require local medical assistance.

Have a personal question?

Use the enquiry page to start a conversation. Please do not send sensitive medical records through a general enquiry form.