Thigh Lift

Removing excess skin and fat from the thigh and tightening the remaining tissue to improve contour.
Body Location
Body
Anaesthesia Type
General Anaesthetic
Where It's Done
Netcare Milpark Hospital Breast Centre, Johannesburg
Typical Recovery
Approximately 4–6 weeks; swelling and scars continue to settle for several months.
Procedure Duration
2–3 hours

At a glance

Overview

What is a Thigh Lift?

The Procedure

What does the procedure involve?

Removes excess skin and fat from the thigh and tightens the remaining tissues to improve the contour. The incision is planned according to the pattern of skin excess and may extend from the groin along the inner thigh.

Candidacy

Who is a suitable candidate?

Patients with significant loose skin and soft-tissue laxity of the thighs, often following weight loss or ageing, who want improved thigh contour. Suitable patients should have a stable weight and realistic expectations about the scar.

Related Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Scar Revision (Face, Body, Breast, Limbs)

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Thigh Lift