A thigh lift, or thighplasty, removes loose thigh skin and reshapes the legs for a firmer, smoother contour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWhat Is a Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a body contouring surgery that removes excess skin and reshapes the inner or outer thighs after weight loss, aging, or skin laxity. It is different from liposuction because it treats loose skin, not only stubborn fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How a Thigh Lift Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A thigh lift works by surgically removing loose, hanging skin from the thigh area. The remaining tissue is then tightened and closed in a planned incision pattern. This creates a firmer, smoother thigh contour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exact technique depends on where the laxity sits. Some patients need an inner thigh lift for loose skin near the groin and medial thigh. Others need a more extended approach to correct laxity that wraps around the front, outer, or back of the thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We do not treat every thigh lift patient with one template. Our surgeons assess skin quality, fat distribution, scar placement, weight stability, and how the thighs relate to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thigh Lift vs Thighplasty: Same Procedure, Different Names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThigh lift\u201d is the patient-friendly term. \u201cThighplasty\u201d is the medical term. They refer to the same surgical category: removing and tightening excess thigh skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canadian patients often see both terms while researching. Toronto and Vancouver clinics may use \u201cthigh lift,\u201d while surgical literature often uses \u201cthighplasty.\u201d On this page, we use both terms so the meaning stays clear.<\/p>\n\n\n