You will be able to see a shift in your appearance almost immediately after surgery due to the removal of excess skin and fat. After several weeks or even months, you will be able to see your final results once the swelling and bruising recede. The appearance of your thighs should improve over a period of several months.
By maintaining a stable weight, exercising daily, and sticking to a healthy diet, it is possible for your thigh lift results to last up to a decade or more.
During recovery, you may be required to wear compression garments to ensure the best possible results as your body heals. Stitches normally dissolve or are removed a week to ten days after surgery. And while there will be permanent scars, they should be well hidden.