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Thigh Lift

Thighplasty

Plain-English name: Thigh Contouring

Also known asVASERlipoPower-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)Thigh Reshaping

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This surgical procedure removes loose skin and excess fat from the thighs, tightening the remaining tissue for a more toned appearance.

Downtime: 2 weeks
Sessions: 1
Pain: High
Cost per procedure: Price level 5 of 5
Results last: Permanent with stable weight

Surgery that removes loose skin and fat to reshape the thighs.

Check first: Active smoking (compromises healing).

Will it work for me?

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The technique changes the scar and the recovery.

In no special order. Ask your surgeon which one fits you, and why.

4 techniques

2 tools

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Before and after your visit

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The visit

Duration: 2–5 hours
Total course: One-time procedure

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

2–4 weeks off work

May look swollen

2 weeks

Avoid sun

6 weeks

No sweat or heat

8 weeks

Other aftercare

Wear your compression garment for several weeks
Rest your legs up on pillows

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Keep a stable weight
- Arrange a ride home and someone to help you for 24–48 hours
- Get medical clearance and lab tests first
6 weeks before
Stop smoking for 6 weeks before
2 weeks before
Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 2 weeks before, if your doctor agrees
After your visit
- Wear your compression garment for several weeks
- No aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil or vitamin E for 2 weeks, if your doctor agrees
- No hard exercise or heavy lifting for 6–8 weeks
- Follow your surgeon's wound care
- Take short, gentle walks
- Take your medicines as prescribed
- Drink plenty of water
- Go to all follow-up visits
- Initial recovery requires significant rest and pain management. Drainage tubes may be present. Swelling and bruising peak in the first 1-2 weeks. A compression garment is essential for 4-6 weeks or more to support new contours. Light activities can resume after 2-3 weeks; strenuous exercise should wait 6-8 weeks. Final results, as swelling resolves and scars mature, are typically seen around 6 months.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Active smoking (compromises healing)
Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart conditions)
Bleeding disorders
A history of poor wound healing or keloid scarring
Unstable weight
Body Mass Index (BMI) that is too high
Pregnancy (planned cosmetic surgery waits until after the baby is born)

Possible side effects

Common

Significant scarring
Swelling (edema)
Bruising
Pain and soreness
Numbness or changes in skin sensation
Fluid accumulation (seroma)

Less common

Infection
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots
Poor wound healing or wound separation (dehiscence)
Skin loss or necrosis
Asymmetry
Persistent swelling (lymphedema)
Major bleeding (hematoma)

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

A surgeon precisely excises redundant skin and fat, then redrapes and sutures the remaining tissue for a tighter, smoother contour.

A little more technical

A surgeon makes incisions, typically in the groin area or down the inner thigh, to cut out a section of loose skin and fat, then redrapes and sutures the remaining skin to create a tighter contour.

Surgical excision of redundant cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue from the medial, anterior, or posterior thigh, followed by redraping and suturing of the remaining skin to improve the contour and tone of the lower body.

Technique: Medial Fascial Suspension; Surgically removes extreme excess, hanging skin from the inner thigh, anchoring the remaining tight skin to the tough fascia of the groin to prevent it from dropping again.
Result: Structural Contouring; Permanently eliminates the painful chafing and sagging 'crepey' skin folds that result from massive weight loss or aging.
Common device / product names: Inner (Medial) Thigh Lift · Outer (Bilateral) Thigh Lift · Vertical Thigh Lift · Mini Thigh Lift · VASERlipo · Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
Clinical descriptor: Thighplasty
Permanence / longevity: Permanent with stable weight

Common myths

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Often explored alongside this treatment

Arm Lift

Surgery that removes loose skin from the upper arms, leaving a visible scar

Downtime: 2 weeks
Pain: High
Cost: Price level 5 of 5

Upper Body Lift

Surgery that removes loose skin from the upper body, usually after major weight loss

Downtime: 3 weeks
Pain: High
Cost: Price level 5 of 5

360 Liposuction

Liposuction around the whole waist: tummy, flanks and back

Downtime: 2 weeks
Pain: High
Cost: Price level 5 of 5

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