Thigh Lift

Yes. Medial thighs are common sites for liposuction.

Yes. Depending on the quality of the skin, arm fat can be removed with liposuction or a brachioplasty (arm lift).

There is a technique of lower body lift called a high lateral tension procedure that does improve the outer thighs.

In most cases, no. This is considered cosmetic.

Yes. Weight loss can improve the appearance of cellulite.

If the problem is excess fat, then exercise may be helpful. If the problem is loose skin, then a thigh lift procedure may be your best option.

Diet and exercise may be effective. If these are stubborn areas that don't respond to diet and exercise, then liposuction is a good option.

When performed by a qualified board certified plastic surgeon, a thigh lift procedure is very safe.

A surgical thigh lift is the best way to remove excess skin of the thighs. This can be done on the inner thigh, the outer thigh, or in some cases, circumferential, or all the way around.

It is best to be at a stable and goal weight.

Approximately 4 - 6 weeks.

Depending on the type of lift, cost ranges from $12,000 - $21,000

A tummy tuck costs $10,000 - $14,000

Liposuction of the thighs ranges from $4,000 - $8,000

There is no health benefit to having a thigh gap other that less skin irritation.

There are medial thigh lifts with or without an incision down the inner aspect of the thigh. Lateral thigh lifts place the scar along the outer aspect of the thigh from the hip to the knee. Circumferential thigh lifts address both the inner and outer thigh and leave a scar all the way around the upper thigh/groin area.

Any fat burning exercise should help improve this area.

A bilateral thigh lift simply means a thigh lift done on both sides.

A spiral thigh lift is a comprehensive approach to the entire thigh and buttock region that involves circumferential skin removal, skin tightening and liposuction.

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure designed to address excess skin and fat of the upper leg.

An inner, or medial thigh lift removes excess skin and fat front he inner aspect of the upper thigh.

A thigh gap refers to space between the thighs. In other words the upper thighs don't touch each other when in a normal standing position with feet together. Only certain women have the body type and bone structure that creates this situation. It is relatively uncommon.

Depending on the type of lift, the scars may be in the groin crease, down the inner or outer aspect of the thigh from the hip to the knee, or around the entire thigh front he groin, around the lateral aspect of the thigh and in the crease below the buttocks.

Yes. The tissue removed may include areas compromised by cellulite.

A thigh lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the thighs for a slimmer, smoother, firmer, and more contoured appearance.

An ideal candidate for a thigh lift is a healthy adult with realistic expectations who is near or at their ideal weight, does not have any medical conditions that could impair the healing process, and has a support system during the recovery process.

How long your thigh lift surgery is depends on the extent of the procedure and if you’re having an outer or lower thigh lift or both. Typically, the procedure takes 2-4 hours.

It typically takes six weeks before you can return to your normal activities, but you can typically go back to light activities and work after two weeks. You will start to see the results after a few weeks, and those results will continue to improve in the months following surgery.

There are two different types of thigh lift procedures: the outer thigh lift and the inner thigh lift. The outer thigh lift involves an incision along the groin, around the hip, and along the buttock crease. The inner thigh lift includes an incision in the crease of the thigh and groin and around the buttocks.

Yes, you will likely have visible scars, at least initially. With an outer thigh lift, the scars are usually hidden under your underwear. With an inner thigh lift, the scars can typically be concealed with boy shorts.

Absolutely! A thigh lift can be combined with liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, and lower body lift.

The results of a thigh lift are long-lasting, but the procedure doesn’t stop the natural aging process, so sagging skin could return over the years. The excess fat and skin removed are gone permanently.

Some of the risks and complications that can come with a thigh lift include infection, swelling and bruising, scarring, and changes in skin sensation.

Patients typically return to work two weeks after a thigh lift and normal activities after six weeks, but it can depend on how well you’re healing.