Removing loose thigh skin after major weight loss, with the pattern chosen after examination.
A thigh lift removes loose skin and fat from the thighs, most often the inner thighs. The scar may run in the groin crease or down the inner thigh, depending on how much skin is removed.
It is most often considered after major weight loss, when skin hangs and causes chafing or discomfort.
These are general points only. Whether an operation is suitable for you is decided by the treating surgeon after an in-person examination, your medical history and any tests they request.
You share photos and your medical history. The surgeon gives a first opinion on whether the operation is suitable and what it could realistically achieve.
The surgeon examines you in person, confirms the plan, explains the risks and arranges pre-operative tests before you give consent.
Under general anaesthesia, excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining skin is tightened and stitched.
The surgeon reviews healing before you travel home, and you receive written aftercare instructions and remote follow-up.
You usually stay in hospital for at least one night. Pain is controlled with medication, you start walking early to protect against clots, and drains may be in place.
Drains and stitches are removed as healing allows. You wear a compression garment and avoid lifting and strenuous activity.
Most people return gradually to exercise with the surgeon’s approval. Swelling is still present and can vary from day to day.
Swelling settles and scars slowly fade and flatten. The final shape is usually judged after several months.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Usually in the groin crease, sometimes extending down the inner thigh if more skin needs to be removed.
Sitting is usually uncomfortable for one to two weeks, and you avoid stretching the area for several weeks.
It depends on the operation. Many are planned around one to two weeks so the surgeon can check you and remove stitches or drains before you fly. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so your surgeon confirms when it is safe to travel.
The price depends on the operation the surgeon recommends after examining you, the hospital stay and any combined procedures. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.