Sagging thighs, after numerous experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, or weight loss, are the most common problems which face many individuals, especially women. What are the best ways to tighten sagging thighs, and is it possible to get rid of it without surgery? You will find the answers to these questions in the following article.

 

Several factors contribute to thigh sagging, including the following:

• Thighs are prone to localized obesity.

• With significant weight gain, especially over long periods, the skin stretches and loses its elasticity. When excess weight is lost naturally or through surgery, the skin loses its ability to contract again.

• Aging is one of the causes of sagging skin.

• Poor nutrition makes the body more susceptible to sagging.

• Excessive sun exposure, hot baths, and prolonged sitting in them weaken the skin over time.

• Smoking destroys collagen fibers, leading to skin sagging.

• Lack of exercise and muscle weakness.

• In the case of liposuction of the thighs with poor skin quality.

• Skin may be genetically prone to sagging.

• Lack of skin moisture, inadequate hydration, and neglect to moisturize the skin with oils and moisturizers.

 

The following tips can be followed to achieve better quality skin, prevent further sagging, and improve the appearance of sagging thighs:

• Engage in suitable exercises to get rid of excess fat that may contribute to sagging and to build additional muscle mass that reduces the appearance of sagging thighs.

• Use collagen creams to improve the appearance of sagging, as they promote collagen production, leading to a slight improvement in skin appearance, although it is temporary.

• Take collagen supplements and certain herbal vitamins, such as vitamin (C) and (E).

• Lose additional weight if there is fat causing the sagging.

• Perform daily massages with essential oils such as olive oil to combat signs of aging and stimulate blood circulation, which may temporarily improve the skin's appearance.

• Consult Professor Dr. Wael Ghanem to choose the appropriate skin tightening method based on the degree of sagging.

VASER is suitable for individuals who suffer from sagging skin and fat accumulation, provided they have mild to moderate degrees of sagging. The thighs are tightened by performing VASER liposuction and sculpting the thighs in the same procedure.

Ultrasound waves are used to melt the fat beneath the skin with minimal surgical intervention, by making a small incision in an inconspicuous place on the thighs and inserting a thin tube that emits moderate ultrasound waves. The waves dissolve the fat and Dr. Wael Ghanem shakes the tube until the fat turns into a liquid that is easily expelled from the body. Due to the moderate heat, the skin is sculpted, and both superficial and deep fats are eliminated.

The temperature also helps stimulate the skin to produce more collagen fibers, which tighten the skin. The results can be seen immediately after the procedure but continue to improve gradually and become fully apparent after 3 months, once all side effects have subsided, and the skin has returned to its natural state, adhering to the fat and muscles once again. The results are permanent, provided a healthy lifestyle is maintained.

J-Plasma is the latest non-surgical skin tightening technology, known as ionized skin tightening. It is suitable for individuals with mild to moderate skin sagging, but it is not suitable for those with excessive amounts of excess skin. It is performed with minimal surgical intervention under the skin itself. The J-Plasma technique is characterized by the ability to be performed under local anesthesia in addition to using the VASER device as the final stage of the procedure, as the J-Plasma device deals with the outer layers of the skin.

The idea of the device is based on using helium gas and radiofrequency waves emitted from a thin tube that is inserted under the skin and moved to reshape the loose skin ligaments again and help them contract immediately. Then, the surgical incision is closed, and if there is fat, it is suctioned first before tightening the skin.

The results of J-plasma skin tightening are immediately visible after completion and do not require repeated sessions. The skin continues to improve gradually until the final results appear after 3 months. It is also necessary to wear a compression garment for several weeks to help the skin adhere to the body more quickly. It requires a short recovery period at home, typically lasting a week or 10 days.

 

Tightening sagging thigh surgery is suitable for individuals who have significant amounts of sagging after losing a considerable amount of excess weight. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and Dr. Wael Ghanem makes a surgical incision on the inside of the thighs, either vertically or horizontally. Alternatively, the incision can be made on the outer part, circularly extending from the upper thighs to the back.

Dr. Wael Ghanem removes and cuts the excess skin, tightens the sagging tissues of the thighs, and if there is a significant amount of fat, it should be removed by liposuction. Then, the surgical incision is closed, and drainage tubes are placed to remove fluids from the surgical site. The area is covered with bandages and dressings. The surgical incisions take a full month to heal, and the gradual recovery continues for 3 months. A permanent scar is formed, but it improves over time.

There are several non-surgical procedures suitable for individuals with mild to moderate sagging. These procedures help stimulate the body to produce new collagen fibers for skin tightening and improvement. However, non surgical procedures require multiple sessions to achieve the final results, and the results are not immediate. These procedures do not require a recovery period and the patient can return to his daily activities on the same day. It is necessary to have follow-up sessions every few months to maintain the results. These techniques include the following:

 

• Tighten sagging thighs with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), where plasma is extracted from the person's blood and injected into the skin. It requires up to 8 sessions, depending on the degree of sagging.

• Skin tightening with radiofrequency waves that heat the skin to reach deep layers and stimulate collagen production. It typically requires around 6 sessions to see results.

• Skin tightening is achieved with intense pulsed light, which heats the skin at different depths and stimulates collagen fiber production. The results are also not immediate, and multiple sessions are required to achieve the desired outcome.

• Combining intense pulsed light with radiofrequency waves allows the heat to reach deeper into the skin, improving the results. This technique requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired results.

 

In conclusion, dear reader, after learning about the methods of tightening sagging thighs through surgical and non-surgical procedures, it is time for you to decide on the necessary intervention to eliminate sagging thighs with the best plastic surgeon in Egypt, Dr. Wael Ghanem, a consultant in plastic surgery and corrective procedures.