Leg Lift

(Thigh Lift)

Unsightly, flaccid skin can be eliminated with a cosmetic surgical procedure called a Leg Lift.

Also known as a Thigh Lift, this procedure is designed to firm and smooth the tissues by removing excess upper thigh skin and fat, and is usually combined with inner thigh liposuction to achieve the best improvement and contour.

A Leg Lift is performed by first making an incision in the thigh region. The location and length of the scar depends on where the excess skin lies and how much is present. After the incision is made, the surplus skin is lifted off of the underlying muscle and removed. The remaining skin is tightened and redraped over the muscles. Then lastly, multiple layers of stitches close the incision.

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A Leg Lift may be performed in concurrence with liposuction if too much fat needs to be removed along with the excess skin. This procedure may also be performed in conjunction with a buttocks lift and/or tummy tuck. If all three of these procedures are performed simultaneously, it is referred to as a lower body lift.

                                                                                                   
Please ask your doctor for further information.