A thigh lift refines and tightens the upper legs by removing excess skin, smoothing contours, and improving overall leg shape. A thigh lift restores a firmer, more sculpted appearance, helping your legs look more toned, proportionate, and confident.
What Is Thigh Lift Surgery?
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a body-contouring procedure that removes excess skin and reshapes underlying tissue to create a smoother, more refined silhouette. For patients with stubborn pockets of fat, liposuction may be combined with skin tightening for maximal contour improvement. The goal is a toned, balanced leg contour that aligns with your natural proportions.
How Is a Thigh Lift Performed?
A thigh lift is performed under general anesthesia in an operating room. Incisions vary based on the amount of skin laxity:
Minimal-incision thigh lift: Shorter incisions hidden in the groin crease for mild laxity.
Vertical thigh lift: Incision along the inner thigh for moderate to significant loosening.
Extended thigh lift: Incision that continues toward the hip for more extensive contouring.
Excess skin is removed, underlying tissues are tightened, and liposuction may be used to further refine the leg contour. Incisions are strategically placed to remain as discreet as possible. A compression garment is placed to support healing and help achieve smooth, even results.
Smoother, Firmer Leg Contours
A thigh lift eliminates sagging skin and restores a more toned, youthful leg shape that exercise alone cannot achieve.
Improved Proportions and Body Balance
Reshaping the thighs creates a more harmonious silhouette, allowing clothing to fit better and enhancing confidence in shorts, dresses, and swimwear.
Long-Lasting Contour Refinement
With proper stability in weight and healthy habits, thigh lift results can last for many years, offering lasting improvements in comfort and aesthetics.
Good Candidates for a Thigh Lift
You may be a good candidate for a thigh lift if you have:
Loose, sagging skin on the inner or outer thighs
Excess skin after weight loss
Stubborn fat combined with poor skin elasticity
Difficulty achieving leg definition despite diet and exercise
Good general health and stable weight
Realistic expectations regarding incisions and scars
At your consultation, Dr. Franck evaluates your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to create a fully customized surgical plan.
Why Choose Dr. Franck for Your
Thigh Lift?
Dr. Philipp Franck is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive expertise in body contouring, including reshaping the thighs and lower body. His precision, attention to detail, and commitment to natural results ensure a refined, balanced outcome.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
New York Times Magazine Rising Star Surgeon
Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine
Expert in post-weight-loss and aesthetic body contouring techniques
His tailored approach prioritizes safety, symmetry, and long-term aesthetic harmony.
Surgical Expertise & Recognition
Dr. Franck combines advanced technique with deep anatomical knowledge, earning recognition as one of NYC’s rising stars in plastic surgery.
Refined, Natural Aesthetics
Dr. Franck’s approach to natural body contouring focuses on balance and harmony, so that you end up feeling your best.
Boutique Experience in Manhattan
Every consultation and procedure is tailored to you, with the highest level of privacy, comfort, and personalized care in an elegant Manhattan setting.
Thigh Lift Surgery Timeline
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FAQs
Results are long-lasting, especially with stable weight, good skin care, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Candidates vary widely. The best time is when sagging skin or poor elasticity affects comfort, appearance, or confidence.
Non-surgical devices can mildly improve skin quality but cannot remove significant excess skin. A thigh lift remains the most effective option.
Yes. Thigh lift scars are necessary but strategically placed along the groin or inner thigh to remain as discreet as possible. They typically fade over time.
If skin elasticity is poor, liposuction alone may worsen sagging. Many patients benefit from a combination of liposuction and skin tightening.
Most patients describe tightness and soreness rather than sharp pain. Medication and compression garments help manage discomfort.
This is very patient dependent. I recommend a few days off work to manage pain and discomfort. Most patients return to work in 1–2 weeks, depending on job demands.
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