Scottsdale – A medial thigh lift is a most commonly performed thigh lift surgery. The best candidates for this operation are people who have developed mild saggy skin in the inner thighs. Usually these people are not major weight loss patients.

Patients for a medial thigh lift usually have excess skin and fat that is limited to an area high on the inner thigh. The medial thigh lift is designed for patients who are dissatisfied with the shape of their legs or who would like to remove excess skin in the area.

During a medial thigh lift procedure, an incision is made in the groin that goes to the back of the crease of the buttock. Skin in then lifted and excess skin and fat are removed to improve the shape of the inner thigh and tighten the skin. The final closure of the medial thigh incision is completed with a multilayer technique and the incision is reinforced with a glue sealant that effective seals the wound.

We prefer to perform medial thigh lift in a outpatient center with an overnight stay. All patients are expected to walk the evening of surgery. The next morning, a soft diet is started after the patient gets out of bed and walk.

Thigh lift surgery creates incisions and scars. However, thigh lift scars are usually located in a relatively inconspicuous location and, for many patients, are minor in comparison to the benefits provided by the surgery. You must weight the benefits of eliminating excess fat and skin with thigh lift surgery against the potential drawbacks and risks.