A thigh lift is done to remove excess skin from the inner thigh. This sagging skin is usually caused by weight loss or age. After patients have lost a lot of weight, having this surgery performed is like the “icing on the cake”.

A thigh lift removes excess skin and fat from your inner thighs. The goal of the procedure is to improve the appearance of your thighs by removing the redundant lose skin.

Anesthesia:
Local, with sedation.

In/Outpatient:
Outpatient.

Length of Surgery:
1 to 2 hours.

Recovery:
Back to work: 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 5 to 6 weeks.

Duration of Results:
Varies on patient lifestyle.