Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)

Thighplasty removes excess skin and tightens tissue in the inner and/or outer thighs, addressing laxity that commonly results from major weight loss, aging, or pregnancy.

What Is Thighplasty?

Depending on the pattern and severity of excess skin, technique ranges from a limited incision confined to the groin crease to a longer incision extending down the inner thigh. The goal is a smoother, better-proportioned thigh that moves comfortably and fits clothing without the irritation loose skin often causes.

Techniques at YCL Plastic Surgery

Medial (inner) thigh lift

Addresses the inner thigh through an incision in the groin crease, sometimes extending partway down the thigh for more significant excess.

Lateral (outer) thigh lift

Addresses the outer thigh and hip, often performed as an extension of a lower body lift or belt lipectomy.

Liposuction-assisted thighplasty

Combines skin removal with liposuction to refine contour where both fat and skin laxity are present.

Benefits

• Removes excess, sagging skin from the inner and/or outer thigh
• Reduces chafing and skin irritation between the thighs
• Improves thigh proportion and overall leg contour
• Frequently combined with other post-weight-loss procedures

Who Is a Candidate?

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have loose or excess skin on the inner or outer thighs
• Have experienced significant weight loss
• Are at a stable weight and in good general health
• Accept the scar location appropriate to the amount of correction needed

Recovery & Expectations

Most patients return to desk work within 1–2 weeks, with strenuous activity and exercise restricted for 4–6 weeks.

Swelling, tightness, and altered sensation in the thighs are normal early and improve steadily, with final contour refining over several months.

Scar Placement & Healing

Medial thigh lift scars sit in the groin crease, extending down the inner thigh where more correction is needed — visible in some clothing but positioned to be as discreet as possible. Scars soften and fade over 12–18 months with silicone therapy and sun protection.