What is a Thigh Lift?

A thigh lift is a procedure that is performed to lift the thigh in a vertical direction. Some plastic surgeons will also call vertical thighplasty a thigh lift.  However the former procedure is not a true lift. It is best called a thigh reduction in my personal opinion.

A thighplasty (thigh lift) is performed by placing an incision in the inner aspect of the thigh. This allows the surgeon to lift, remove, and re-contour the thigh skin.

The thigh lift is a procedure designed to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh. This procedure is sometimes done alone but often done in combination with other procedures such as a body lift. Thigh lift surgery can be done under 'twilight' anesthesia or general anesthesia. Immediately before surgery, I mark the patient's thighs while she's standing up. The skin is pinched and elevated towards the groin and an estimate is made... more

A thigh lift reshapes the thighs by reducing excess skin, and in some cases fat, resulting in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body.

A thigh lift involves removing excess skin of the inner and usually upper area of the thigh.  Often after significant weight loss, patients may have loose skin of their inner thigh area which may extend down toward their knees.  There are two basic types of thigh lifts.  One involves an incision which is located in the groin crease and removes the upper thigh skin primarily, this is referred to as a medial thigh lift.  Another type of lift involves more of a vertical... more

A medial thigh lift is a surgical procedure that removes skin and fat in the middle thigh area, below the groin crease. In practice, a thigh lift recontours the inner thigh and allows for less bulk in the area. It can be performed before or after weight loss.

The thigh lift procedure refers to a medial thigh lift that removes excess, sagging skin from the inner thigh. This is done by creating an incision that is hidden in the groin area (crescent lift), and sometimes can extend along the inner thigh (vertical lift) depending upon the type of procedure being performed. Excess skin is removed and the skin is pulled upward to create a smooth appearance. Thigh lifts can be quite complicated, so it’s important to choose a Board Certified... more

I'm assuming you are asking about a medial (inner) thigh lift. An outer thigh lift is usually part of a larger procedure called a lower body lift. A medial thigh lift can be done as a stand-alone procedure. It usually involves some liposuction, followed by removal of a crescent of skin from the upper inner thigh. The final scar should rest in the upper leg crease where your underwear sit. This type of lift tightens the upper inner thigh, but doesn't do much around the knees. If you need... more

Medial thigh lift (Inner thigh) where excess skin with or without fat in the inner thighs can be removed and tightened, The incision is hidden in the grion crease extending to the lower abdomen and to the posterior buttock crese. The tightening procedure remives the excess skin the repair is important in that it has to be secured to the bone covering so that the scar does not migrate down. Medial thigh lift is common but demands experience. Lateral thigh lift lifts the lateral thigh... more

Thigh lifts are procedures to improve the appearance of the inside of your legs. It can be done in several manners. The first type is called a crescent lift. This procedure removes redundant upper skin and hides the incision in the groin fold. The other type is called a vertical lift which removes more skin but has a scar than goes down the inside of the leg in the panty line. These procedures are generally more prone to complications than other plastic surgical procedures, so if you are... more