A thigh lift removes loose skin and fat from the thighs and tightens the remaining tissue. The inner thigh lift is most common, treating the sagging skin that rubs, chafes, and ripples. Outer thigh lifts address laxity along the hips and outer legs, often as part of a larger body lift after major weight loss.
Good candidates typically have:
If your thighs carry excess fat with reasonably tight skin, liposuction may be the right tool instead. The consultation determines which one your tissue calls for.
For moderate laxity, the incision hides in the groin crease. For more significant excess, it extends along the inner thigh. Dr. Goel anchors the lift to strong internal structures so the result holds rather than migrating downward, a detail that separates lasting thigh lifts from temporary ones. Liposuction is often added to refine the contour in the same operation.
Expect swelling and tightness for the first two weeks, with walking encouraged early and gently. Desk work resumes in about two weeks, exercise around six. A compression garment supports the new contour. Incisions mature and fade over the following year.
Thigh lifts demand careful incision planning and durable internal support. Dr. Goel, a Keck School of Medicine graduate and former Chief Resident at UC Irvine, builds both into every case.
In the groin crease when laxity is moderate, extending down the inner thigh when more skin must go. Placement is planned to hide in shadows and clothing lines.
For most patients, yes. Removing the loose skin removes the friction that caused it.
Loose skin means lift. Excess fat under tight skin means liposuction. Many patients benefit from both together.
Walk comfortably in your own skin. Request a thigh lift consultation with Dr. Goel in Beverly Hills.
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