Thigh Lift Guidelines

The following guidelines contain general information to guide you before, during, and after your procedure.

Silians Paris Clinic disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of these instructions, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY YOUR OWN SURGEON!

❊ These guidelines are focused on a typical post-operative situation. Healing and regeneration are very personal experiences.

❊ You should stop or reduce consuming any kind of tobacco products. They intervene with the healing process and anesthesia.

❊ Foods, beverages, and drugs containing blood thinners should not be taken to reduce the risk of bleeding.

❊ Stop drinking alcohol one week before the operation date.

❊ 8 hours before the operation, you should stop feeding solid and liquid due to anesthesia.

❊ You will be given special clothing, you can also prepare a bag for yourself for pajamas or any kind of relax fittings if you want.

❊ Have a shower or bath before you leave the hotel.

❊ Please do not wear make-up, lens, nail polish, artificial nail or eyelashes, rings, piercing, etc.

A warm welcome from Silians Paris Clinic at the airport, depending on your arrival time, you are either taken to your  4-5 stars hotel or directly to the hospital for your consultation.

Your First Day

• Say hello to your surgeon: You will have an in-person consultation with your surgeon before your surgery.
• You will have a chance to discuss your thigh lift surgery in detail and your surgeon will inform you about the details of your thigh lift surgery.
• Consent is everything: You will sign a consent form.
• Medical tests for your well-being: Your surgeon will perform medical tests such as blood tests before your thigh lift surgery.
• Yes, it is now time for ‘the big thing’: You will undergo your thigh lift surgery which usually takes around 2 to 3 hours.
• It is over! Now excitement kicks in! Initial check-ups: Your surgeon will do the initial check-ups when you regain your consciousness after anesthesia.
• Enjoy your stay at a top-quality hospital: Your surgeon will do the initial check-ups when you regain your consciousness after anesthesia.

Your Second Day

• See your lovely surgeon again: You will have your second check-up before you are discharged from the hospital. Your surgeon will explain to you post-op care in detail.
• Say bye to the hospital: If everything is on track and your surgeon gives a green light (which is usually the case), you will be discharged from the hospital.
• Private transfer, why not? You will be transferred from the hospital to the hotel by your private car.
• A 4-5-star comfort: Now it is time to enjoy your hotel stay.

Until Your 5th Day

• Who does not like lazy days in bed? You should rest and relax and not do any physical activities that may tire you.

Your 6th Day

• Final check-up before the ‘goodbye’: You will meet your surgeon again for your final check-up. And get your post-op care in detail.
• Private transfer to the airport: Just enjoy the last ride in Istanbul!
• Ready to take-off?: time to fly back home with your new look and hopefully with a great experience at our clinic.

• Avoid all sudden movements and physical strain for three weeks.
• The ideal resting position is on the back, with the body and legs slightly elevate to reduce any post-operative complications such as bleeding, hematomas, or swelling as much as possible.
• Decreased activity may promote constipation, so you may add fruit to your diet, and be sure to increase fluid intake (you should drink 2-3 liters of water in a day).

• Since alcohol induces fluid accumulation, it is banned for three weeks.
• Movement is important, but you should not force yourself, please rest as well.
• After 15 days, normal social activities should be restored.
• After 3 weeks, you may start easy sports activities. Excessive exercise should be resumed in 6 weeks, depending on how much you’ve healed.
• You should not take a shower until the first appointment with your doctor after the surgery.
•  It’s essential to keep the operated area clean and dry.
• You should not cut the bandages until your check-up.
• Always use strong sun protection creams and avoid incision areas from the sun for a year.
• You might experience pain in the parts of your body with scars. This is quite common.
• You will need to wear your special garment 4-6 weeks after surgery. Your doctor will validate that at your check-up.
• Stay away from the heat sources or at least for 6 months; sauna, baths, etc.
• You will have numbness and tightness around the incision areas, and it will heal over time.
• Healing processes are 3–6 weeks (swelling will reduce) 3–6 months (shaping will increase and tissues are healed) 12 months (Total Healing).