Thigh Lift Houston

An inner thigh lift helps eliminate excess fat and skin from the inner thighs and can also reduce sagging skin caused by aging or weight loss. It’s the most popular type of thigh lift. The surgeon makes an incision in the groin fold, so there’s less visible scarring. It’s best for people with a moderate amount of skin and fat in the thigh area.

A bilateral thigh lift helps tighten the skin on the front and outside of the leg. The surgeon makes an incision from the groin that extends around the hip. He then removes any excess skin or fat, pulls the skin taut, and closes the incisions. The surgical team will wrap the area in a bandage or compression garment to reduce swelling.

A vertical thigh lift can help eliminate excessive amounts of fat and loose skin from the thighs. The surgeon makes a vertical incision from the groin crease down to the inner knee, removes a wedge of skin from the inner thigh, and closes the incision. An extended/vertical thigh lift is best for people with more fat and loose skin (e.g., after a dramatic weight loss).

A spiral thigh lift is a newer technique that helps target all areas of the thigh—front, back, inner, and outer. It’s most appropriate for people who have lost an excessive amount of weight through bariatric surgery or a diet and exercise program. The surgeon makes one or more incisions and surgically removes fat and tissue deposits. He may use liposuction to remove larger amounts of fat. Next, the surgeon will pull taut and trim the skin as needed to give it a smooth appearance. The surgical team then closes the incisions and wraps the thighs with compression garments, which will help ensure an even contour as the skin heals. A spiral thigh lift is usually done in 2-3 hours.