Thigh Lift

Medial Thighplasty

  • Sagging or wrinkled skin on the inner or outer thighs.
  • Discomfort, irritation, or chafing between the thighs.
  • Excess soft tissue after major weight loss.
  • Difficulty wearing fitted clothing comfortably.

Why Choose Mr. Tarek Eltantawy

Mr Eltantawy provides a detailed, individualised plan for every thigh lift, ensuring safe contouring and balanced, natural results. Surgery is carried out in accredited UK hospitals with consultant-led anaesthesia and structured aftercare to support smooth recovery and optimal healing.

What is Thigh lift

A thigh lift, or medial thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs to create a firmer, smoother, and more contoured appearance. It is especially beneficial for patients who have experienced significant weight loss or have skin laxity related to ageing.

The procedure typically takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Most patients stay one night in hospital for comfort and monitoring.

Thigh lift surgery produces a smoother, tighter contour of the thighs, improving comfort, proportion, and confidence. Results are long-lasting provided weight remains stable and the skin is well cared for. Scars are placed discreetly and continue to improve in appearance over 12–18 months.

What is Thigh Lift

A thigh lift, or medial thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the inner or outer thighs to create a firmer, smoother, and more contoured appearance. It is especially beneficial for patients who have experienced significant weight loss or have skin laxity related to ageing.

The procedure typically takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Most patients stay one night in hospital for comfort and monitoring.

Thigh lift surgery produces a smoother, tighter contour of the thighs, improving comfort, proportion, and confidence. Results are long-lasting provided weight remains stable and the skin is well cared for. Scars are placed discreetly and continue to improve in appearance over 12–18 months.

Suitable candidates are those who

Weight

In good health and at a stable weight

Smoking

Do not smoke or can stop six weeks before and after surgery.

Realistic

Those with realistic expectations and an understanding of scar placement.

Pre-Operative preparation

Assistance

Arrange assistance for the first few days at home.

Compression garment

Compression garment fitting before admission.

Medications

Avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, and supplements that increase bleeding for two weeks.

Smoking cessation

Stop smoking six weeks before surgery.

Surgical technique

Thigh lift surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. The technique varies depending on the amount of excess tissue

  • Inner (medial) thigh lift: incision placed in the groin, extending down the inner thigh if necessary.
  • Vertical thigh lift: for significant skin excess, incision may run along the inner thigh toward the knee.
  • Outer thigh lift: incision along the outer hip or buttock crease, usually combined with body lift procedures

Risks and complications

  • Bleeding & infection
  • Seroma (fluid collection).
  • Delayed wound healing or breakdown (particularly in the groin area).
  • Numbness or tightness of the skin.
  • Hypertrophic or widened scars.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (rare, mitigated by early mobilisation).

Recovery and aftercare

First week

• Expect swelling, bruising, and tightness.
• Keep legs slightly flexed when resting to reduce tension on incisions.
• Light walking encouraged to prevent blood clots.

Weeks 2–4

• Continue wearing compression garment continuously.
• Sutures (if non-dissolving) are removed at 10–14 days.
• Resume light daily activities after two weeks.

Weeks 6–12

• Return gradually to full exercise.
• Scars begin to flatten and fade.
• Residual swelling improves steadily over 3–6 months.

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