Thigh Lift

Surgery to remove sagging, excess skin from the inner or outer thighs and firm the contour, typically after major weight loss or with loss of skin elasticity. At the Aleksandra clinic Dr Sidorowicz excises the loose skin and tightens the tissue, sometimes alongside liposuction. The quote includes dressings, a compression garment and follow-up visits.

A thigh lift removes the loose, redundant skin that can develop on the inner or outer thighs after substantial weight loss or as the skin loses firmness, leaving the thighs smoother and better contoured. Excess skin is excised — most often through an incision in the groin crease for the inner thigh, sometimes extending down the leg when laxity is greater — and the remaining skin is lifted and tightened. Where excess fat is also present, liposuction may be combined to improve the overall shape. At the Aleksandra clinic the procedure is performed under appropriate anaesthesia and generally takes a few hours. As with other skin-excision body procedures, a scar is an unavoidable trade-off and is placed as discreetly as possible; it matures and fades over the months that follow. A compression garment supports the healing tissues and helps control swelling, and activity is restricted in the early weeks while the wounds heal; bruising and swelling settle gradually. Because the inner thigh is a mobile area, careful technique and aftercare matter for a good result, and realistic expectations about scarring are important. The procedure suits adults with significant loose thigh skin and stable weight, commonly after major weight loss. Dr Sidorowicz assesses the degree and pattern of skin laxity, discusses scar placement and explains the expected outcome and recovery at consultation.