The Thigh Lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh. If your inner thighs are very big and have a lot of fatty tissue it might be best to do Liposuction first to get rid of as much of the excess tissue as possible. After a few months Dr Zavrides revaluate the inner thigh to see if you will benefit from a Thigh Lift. In some cases a Thigh Lift is recommended. If the skin of the inner thigh sags or is droopy, a Thigh Lift is ideal as it will tighten up the skin and smoothen the contour of the inner thigh. Patients who have lost a lot of weight are also ideal candidates for an inner Thigh Lift, usually done in combination with other cosmetic surgery procedures. If you stand in front of a mirror and pinch the skin of your inner thigh so that you lift the skin towards your groin. This approximates what a Thigh Lift can do for you. The outer thigh is treated most often by liposuction. When the skin of the outer thigh sags, it is usually in conjunction with the buttocks. In this case, the outer Thigh Lift is performed together with a Buttocks Lift. Thigh lift can be done under ‘twilight’ anesthesia or general anesthesia. Dr. Zavrides designs the surgery so the final scar is hidden in the groin crease. Excess skin and fat are removed and the remaining thigh skin is elevated and tightened. Thigh Lift is generally well tolerated. Following your surgery, you are advised to rest as much as possible to avoid a lot of leg motion, which can affect the scar. Recuperation for Thigh Lift is usually 1-2 weeks. Patients should plan to take 7-10 days off from work.