Significant laxity and hanging skin
Removes the troublesome excess skin on the inner and/or outer thigh surface, which distorts the silhouette.
Body Surgery
Thigh Lift – Excess Skin Removal
The procedure that restores architectural harmony to the lower body, correcting laxity and sculpting a smooth, youthful contour.
ResultImmediate improvement of firmness and a smooth, symmetrical leg contour.
Duration of ResultLong-lasting
CombinabilityCan be performed simultaneously with liposuction for overall sculpting of the inner and outer thigh.
ConfidenceGreater freedom in clothing choices and restored body harmony.
What It Is – What It Offers
Thigh lift for tightening and removal of excess skin
A thigh lift is a specialised surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat are removed from the thigh area. The goal of the procedure is to address the laxity that develops in the upper legs (inner and outer), whether due to natural build, ageing, or after significant weight loss — cases where exercise alone is not enough. A thigh lift offers a solution, restoring firmness and aesthetic balance.
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What We Correct
When is a thigh lift indicated?
The procedure reshapes the leg area. More specifically, a thigh lift helps with the following:
Loss of contour and elasticity
Tightens and lifts the skin, delivering a visibly smoother, firmer and more youthful skin surface.
Localised fat combined with laxity
Reshapes legs that present both fat accumulation and loose skin, through combined liposuction.
Lower limb asymmetries
Restores overall symmetry and smoothness of the lines between the two thighs for a natural result.
Beauty by Design
Tighter, more sculpted thighs.
Thigh lift removes excess skin and tightens tissue for a firmer, more contoured lower body.
Preparation before surgery
Preparation before surgery
The first and most important step is a personal consultation with Dr. Athanasios Pallantzas. During the appointment, a detailed clinical assessment of the leg anatomy is carried out, the skin quality is evaluated and the appropriate surgical approach is determined. Preparation for surgery includes a full pre-operative assessment, a recommendation to stop smoking and adjustment of any medication (if required). On the day of surgery, the patient must be fasting.
TECHNIQUE
How a thigh lift is performed – step by step
Pre-operative Planning (Marking)
While the patient is standing, Dr. Pallantzas maps out the incision lines with careful geometric precision and calculates the excess skin that must be removed. Marking in the standing position is fundamental, as gravity changes the position of the tissues and only in this way can good post-operative symmetry be pursued. General anaesthesia follows.
The incisions
The position of the incisions depends on the extent of the problem:
Mild laxity (Mini lift): The incision is limited to a horizontal line in the groin crease, so that it is usually concealed within underwear or a swimsuit.
Significant skin laxity: The incision extends vertically along the inner surface of the thigh (towards the knee). The doctor positions the incision strategically on the least visible anatomical line so that it is not apparent in everyday life.
Liposuction & Reshaping
Where required, liposuction is performed first to sculpt the subcutaneous fat. The excess loose skin is then removed with millimetre precision, and the underlying tissues are anchored with deep sutures for stability.
Closure
The incisions are carefully closed using advanced intradermal suture techniques (with absorbable sutures) to improve the future scar. A specialised compression dressing is applied at the end.
Procedure profile
Thigh lift at a glance
- Duration of surgery
- 3 – 4 hours on average
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Pain
- Moderate to more intense in the first few days (controlled with pain relief)
- Suitable season
- Suitable in all seasons of the year
- Result
- Visible immediately; final result at 3 months (after swelling subsides)
AFTER SURGERY
What to expect after a thigh lift – Recovery
Compression Support
Wearing a specialised elastic garment is mandatory for 6 weeks in order to stabilise the tissues and reduce swelling.
Rest and Care
Rest is required for approximately 15 days. To improve scarring, massage with silicone gel is recommended.
Normal Symptoms
Swelling, bruising and a sensation of tightness are normal and gradually subside over a few weeks.
Restrictions
Intense physical exercise should be avoided for at least 1 month.
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Approach
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Results
Before & After — Thigh Lift.
Representative thigh lift results. Each outcome is individualised based on anatomy, degree of laxity and patient wishes.
Thigh lift — natural result
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about thigh lift.
Yes, the results are usually long-lasting, provided that the patient maintains a balanced diet, exercises regularly and avoids sudden fluctuations in body weight.
No. A thigh lift is not a weight-loss method. The patient must first lose weight, reach a point close to the desired result and maintain a stable weight for at least 6 months before surgery.
Age is not a restriction. As long as the patient is an adult, has good general health and presents with skin laxity, they can proceed with the procedure.
Start with a personal consultation.
Discuss your needs, goals and available options with the doctor, so that a safe and individualised plan can be shaped.
Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Suitability for any treatment is determined by the doctor after a personal consultation.