Achieve slimmer, more balanced lower body contours

Miami is the “City of Sun,” where the tropical climate and beach culture collide to make shorts, skirts and swimsuits a staple of everyday life. If you’re self-conscious in certain clothing styles or find yourself hiding your legs despite the warm weather, it might be time to consider a thigh lift. Also known as thighplasty, a thigh lift is a surgical procedure that eliminates loose, hanging skin from the thighs to sculpt more balanced and proportionate lower body contours. 

A thigh lift is perfect for those who have lost a significant amount of weight and wish to eliminate excess skin, fat or dimpling on the inner thighs to create a slimmer appearance. It’s also suitable for individuals who are unhappy with their upper legs due to aging or genetics. At PURE Plastic Surgery, our experienced and board-certified plastic surgeons will evaluate your concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

How does a Thigh Lift work?

Your thigh lift surgery will be performed at PURE Plastic Surgery in Miami, Florida, in our state-of-the-art surgical facility. It is performed on an outpatient basis using general anesthesia and takes a few hours to complete, but this may vary depending on your treatment plan and the specific techniques used to achieve your goals. 

A thigh lift does more than tighten the skin — it reshapes the upper legs to restore balanced body contours that complement a slimmer figure. There are two main types of incisions that your surgeon may use: a crescent incision, or a longer incision that extends down the inner thigh.

Crescent Incision

Crescent Incision

A thigh lift that uses a crescent incision is ideal for removing excess skin in the upper inner thigh. It is ideal for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity that doesn’t extend down to the knee and allows the tissues in the upper thigh to be tightened with less visible scarring. During this procedure, an incision is made in the crease of the groin, where it can be hidden by swimsuits and undergarments once it has healed. To ensure the best long-term results, our surgeons use an anchoring technique that prevents the incision lines from migrating.

Standard Incision

Standard Incision

A thigh lift that uses a standard incision is best suited for patients with significant skin laxity and excess tissue that extends down the inner thigh. This technique involves making an incision that runs from the groin down the inner thigh, sometimes reaching the knee. While this results in a more visible scar, it allows for the removal of a larger amount of excess skin and fat, providing a more dramatic reshaping of the thigh contours. The incision is strategically placed to be as discreet as possible and typically isn’t noticeable when standing with your legs together.

What About the Outer Thighs?

What About the Outer Thighs?

The outer thighs are best addressed with a circumferential body lift, which eliminates loose skin and tightens the contours of the abdomen, waist and buttocks. This procedure is ideal for patients who have achieved massive weight loss and have loose skin in multiple areas. Once the body lift has been performed and the outer thighs have been addressed, the inner thighs can then be targeted for further refinement. This staged approach ensures optimal results and allows for a more thorough and aesthetically pleasing transformation.

Thigh Lift results

You’ll notice improved contours immediately after your thigh lift, but your final results will become apparent in the following weeks or months as swelling subsides. By getting rid of excess skin and fat in the inner thighs, your upper legs will look smoother, leaner and more contoured, with flattering proportions that complement your natural figure. Instead of hiding your legs, you may find yourself shopping for new clothes so you can show them off with confidence! 

Once your final results have developed, you can expect them to be long-lasting. Thigh lift results are generally considered permanent, but weight fluctuations and the aging process can affect your appearance over time. It's important to follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your new contours. By keeping your weight stable and taking care of your skin properly, you can enjoy the benefits of your thigh lift for many years to come.

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