Walking and moving the legs after thigh lift surgery will not cause any complications. The first two weeks after surgery, however, should be spent avoiding prolonged standing, excessive opening of one's legs, exercise, and sports to ensure that one's thighs don't feel as tense as they do after surgery. With each passing day, the length of this procedure shortens, and while it varies from person to person, the individual may return to his or her usual life within 2 weeks after being hospitalized.