Thigh Lift
A thigh lift can help reshape and smooth the upper legs by removing excess skin and soft tissue, offering a firmer contour.
A thigh lift can help reshape and smooth the upper legs by removing excess skin and soft tissue, offering a firmer contour.
The upper thighs are one of the most common areas to hold onto skin laxity, especially after significant weight loss or as collagen naturally declines with age. This can cause discomfort, make clothing difficult to fit, and lead to chafing that disrupts daily life.
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, offers a way to gently reshape the inner or outer thighs by removing excess skin and soft tissue. At Dr. Rose Plastic Surgery, the focus is not just on appearance, but on comfort, confidence in movement, and healing that’s handled with care.
Dr. Jacqueline Rose Makerewich takes a balanced, scar-conscious approach, helping you achieve a smoother contour while preserving natural proportions. Your body has already done a lot for you—this is about refining how it feels to live in it.
A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that removes loose skin and soft tissue from the upper legs. It’s commonly performed after weight loss or in response to age-related laxity. The result is a smoother, more toned appearance and improved comfort in daily movement.
There are different types of thigh lifts, including:
Dr. Rose will help you determine which approach best suits your goals and body.
Thigh lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia or, in smaller cases, as an awake procedure using local anesthesia with sedation.
Incisions are placed in the groin crease, along the inner thigh, or in a vertical line, depending on the amount of skin being removed. Dr. Rose takes great care to minimize tension on the incision and create natural contours without pulling or over-tightening.
Surgery takes 2–3 hours on average. You’ll return home the same day with a compression garment and a detailed aftercare plan.
Reduced skin friction makes walking, exercise, and everyday activities more comfortable.
Thigh lifts help bring the legs into better balance with the hips and torso.
Excess skin and soft folds are removed to achieve a more toned appearance, without adding volume.
Dr. Rose prioritizes scar placement and offers post-op scar care support to ensure scars heal as softly and discreetly as possible.
From compression garments to wound care and follow-up, Dr. Rose and her team offer personalized guidance throughout the entire process.
You may be a good candidate for a thigh lift if:
Dr. Rose will evaluate your anatomy, lifestyle, and goals to determine if a thigh lift — or a staged approach with other procedures — is right for you.
Recovery typically lasts 2–3 weeks, depending on the extent of the lift and your daily activity level. Some swelling and bruising are normal. You’ll wear a supportive compression garment to reduce swelling and promote smooth healing.
Your recovery plan will include:
Early improvements can be seen within the first few weeks, with swelling continuing to settle over 2 to 3 months. Scars fade gradually and may take 12 to 18 months to fully mature. With good care, most patients enjoy long-term improvements in shape, comfort, and body confidence.
Dr. Rose brings both surgical precision and real-life empathy to every procedure. Her background working with women through life transitions—especially weight loss and postpartum changes—shapes how she plans and performs body contouring procedures.
She prioritizes scar placement, balance, and comfort, never pushing volume or tightness for its own sake. And her follow-up care is unmatched, because how you heal matters just as much as how you look.
Yes, but they are placed with care in discreet areas and fade over time with proper care.
Yes. Thigh lifts are often combined with tummy tucks, liposuction, or lower body lifts for a more comprehensive result.
With stable weight and good skin care, results are long-lasting. Aging occurs naturally, but skin laxity typically improves significantly and remains permanent.
While it’s not a treatment for cellulite, the tightening effect may reduce its visibility in some areas.
No. Many patients seek a thigh lift due to skin laxity from aging or genetics, regardless of their weight loss history.
