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Thigh Lift

Lower Body Contouring

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AnesthesiaGeneral

Procedure time2–3 hours

Downtime2–3 weeks

ResultsRefines over 3–6 months

Lower Body Contouring

Thigh Lift

Reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat for smoother, firmer, better-proportioned legs.

A thigh lift reshapes the inner and/or outer thighs by removing excess skin and fat to create smoother, firmer, better-proportioned legs. It's especially valuable after major weight loss, when loose, sagging skin can chafe, interfere with clothing, and resist every effort to tone.

Dr. Marciales selects the technique and incision pattern to match your needs, tightening and re-draping the skin for a natural contour, and often pairs the lift with liposuction to refine the shape further.

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Is It Right for You?

Am I a Candidate?

Good candidates have loose thigh skin and a stable weight, often after significant weight loss, and are bothered by sagging, chafing, or poor leg contour that diet and exercise won't correct. Healthy non-smokers who accept a scar in exchange for firmer legs are ideal.

Loose, sagging inner or outer thigh skin
Significant weight loss with residual skin
Chafing or discomfort from excess skin
A stable weight and good general health
A non-smoker comfortable with a discreet scar

Why Patients Choose It

The Benefits

Removes excess, sagging thigh skin
Smoother, firmer, better-proportioned legs
Relieves chafing and improves comfort
Often combined with liposuction for contour
Long-lasting result with a stable weight

What to Expect

The Procedure

Depending on where the excess skin sits, Dr. Marciales places the incision in the groin crease (for inner-thigh laxity) or extends it along the thigh for more significant skin removal. Excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining tissue tightened and re-draped for a smooth, natural contour.

Liposuction is frequently combined to refine the shape. The procedure takes two to three hours under general anesthesia at the accredited facility within New City Medical Plaza.

Before Surgery

How to Prepare

Attend a consultation and complete labs
Stop smoking and nicotine several weeks beforehand
Pause blood thinners and supplements as directed
Arrange help at home for the first week
Prepare loose clothing and your compression garment
Set up a comfortable recovery space

Healing, Week by Week

Your Recovery Timeline

First week

The most restrictive stage — you'll limit walking and sitting positions to protect the incisions, wear compression, and rest. Short, careful walks support circulation.

Weeks 2–3

Discomfort eases and mobility improves. Many patients return to desk work around two to three weeks, still avoiding strain and wide leg movements.

Weeks 4–6

Activity and light exercise resume gradually with clearance. Swelling steadily subsides and the legs look smoother.

Months 2–6

The final contour settles as swelling resolves, and the scar fades and flattens over the first year.

The Outcome

Your Results

You'll see firmer, smoother thighs once the initial swelling subsides, with the final contour emerging over three to six months. Scars are positioned as discreetly as possible and continue to fade over the first year.

Results are long-lasting when maintained with a stable weight and healthy habits.

Investment

Cost & Personalized Quote

A thigh lift is quoted individually because it depends on the technique, the amount of skin removed, and whether liposuction is included. After your consultation you'll receive a clear, written quote.

The technique and extent of skin removal
Whether liposuction is combined
Length of surgery and anesthesia
Accredited-facility and garment costs

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Real Results

Before & After

Individual results vary. Photographs are of Dr. Marciales' own patients, shared with consent.

Good to Know

Thigh Lift FAQ

Will a thigh lift leave scars?

Yes — removing loose skin requires incisions, placed as discreetly as possible (often in the groin crease). Their length depends on how much skin is removed, and they fade over the first year.

Inner thigh vs. outer thigh — what's the difference?

The incision pattern differs by where the loose skin sits. Inner-thigh lifts use a groin-crease incision; more extensive laxity may need a longer incision. Dr. Marciales tailors this to you.

Is a thigh lift worth it after weight loss?

For patients with significant loose thigh skin after major weight loss, it's often the only way to achieve a smooth, firm contour and relieve chafing that exercise can't fix.

How long is the recovery?

The first week is the most restrictive; many return to desk work in two to three weeks and resume exercise gradually around four to six weeks with clearance.

Can it be combined with liposuction?

Yes — liposuction is frequently combined with a thigh lift to refine the contour, especially when both excess fat and loose skin are present.

Are results permanent?

The removed skin is gone for good. Maintaining a stable weight keeps your firmer, smoother legs looking their best.