Excess skin and tissue around the inner and outer thighs often persists following extensive weight loss.  Age and hereditary factors can also contribute to loose, flabby skin and tissue in these areas.  A surgical thigh lift can make significant improvements when exercise and weight loss cannot.  This procedure removes excess skin, and in some cases fat, to provide smoother, tighter thighs and better contour with the rest of the body.  Incisions vary depending upon each patient’s individual needs.  It is important that a patient’s weight be stable prior to undergoing a thigh lift to obtain the best results. Liposuction may be combined with this procedure to maximize results. A post surgical compression garment must be worn for several weeks following surgery.