5 Nonsurgical Thigh Lift Options for Chicagoans

Getting a thigh lift is a serious decision you should consider deeply. Like any form of cosmetic surgery, it naturally involves risks and drawbacks.

If you're more interested in learning about less-risky alternatives to full-on thigh lifts, read on to learn about different nonsurgical and minimally invasive options!

Elos Technology

Electrical-optical energy is applied during these procedures to tighten the skin on the thighs. It involves combining radiofrequency energy, infrared energy, a suctioning device, and massaging to promote collagen growth and improve skin tone.

The radiofrequency and infrared energies are used to heat the area beneath the skin surface for collagen growth. The massages enhance the blood flow to help break down the fat.

Laser Skin Procedures

Laser procedures similarly aim to increase collagen production by applying energy through the skin's surface to tighten the thigh area. Instead of radiofrequency energy, this nonsurgical skin tightening method uses, as you can imagine, laser energy to get the job done.

The results of these procedures are subtle and gradual, requiring various treatments to notice effects.

Anti-Cellulite Treatments

Cellulite is a common concern for many patients due to the rippled and dimpled skin it produces. Although cellulite is not directly related to loose thigh skin, many see it as an unsightly appearance and want to eliminate it effectively. 

There are various anti-cellulite treatments on the market. Some create small incisions in the skin to directly address the root of the issue. Another common approach is mesotherapy. Injections target the middle layer of the skin; the mesoderm breaks apart the fat pockets by weakening the connective tissues involved in forming cellulite.

The injections cause the fat to liquefy and are then eliminated by the body through natural processes. Other cellulite treatments can also help tighten skin but involve a more invasive approach.

Control Garments

These are garments that improve the contours of the body and serve as a less invasive alternative to a thigh lift. The garments gradually slim the body and eliminate undesired bulges in your silhouette.

Nevertheless, the effects are not permanent and provide little to no actual change to your anatomy. 

Creams and Lotions

Experimenting with creams and lotions can provide minor benefits for skin drooping around your thighs.

They're also great for patients concerned about their thighs' texture. These creams and lotions are usually affordable, especially compared with surgical alternatives.

It's important to understand that they only produce mild effects and have realistic expectations before applying a cream.

Thigh Skin Tightening by AirSculpt®

For residents in and around the Chicago area, our Thigh AirSculpt® procedure is a state-of-the-art treatment that combines fat removal with skin tightening. This leg contouring method is available in over 30 markets globally, in addition to the Windy City.

AirSculpt® offers a minimally invasive process that delivers quick and permanent changes for Chicago residents who are not interested in a fully invasive thigh lift. While the procedure is more taxing than a nonsurgical thigh lift, patients never have to return for several sessions, and the results are incomparably more dramatic.

AirSculpt also offers a dedicated skin tightening treatment using Renuvion® technology. This can be performed on its own as a minimally invasive alternative to thigh lift surgery. Other patients may opt to combine thigh fat removal with skin tightening, what we refer to as a Thigh AirSculpt+ treatment.

No matter which method you choose, this procedure does not use a scalpel, needle, stitches, or general anesthesia. That's because AirSculpt® technology has changed how thigh liposuction and tightening are performed. Some endearingly know these treatments as 'lunchtime procedures' because you can sculpt your thighs in less than an hour and continue the day afterward. Nevertheless, it's generally recommended that you rest for 48 hours before pursuing strenuous activities.

If you want to look your best, you should work with the best. Call our Chicago office or the body sculpting center nearest you for your first consultation.