Body Procedure
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, removes loose skin and excess fat from the inner or outer thigh to tighten and reshape the upper leg. It is most often considered after major weight loss, when the skin no longer matches the contour beneath it. At Peak Plastic Surgery Center in Denver, Dr. Eric Barker plans each thigh lift around where the laxity sits, how much skin needs to be removed, and the scar pattern that fits the patient's goals.
Peak Plastic Surgery Center
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Cosmetic plastic surgeon
Dr. Eric Barker, MD
Cherry Creek, Denver
4500 Cherry Creek South Dr, Ste 425, Denver, CO 80246
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A thigh lift, or thighplasty, removes loose skin and excess fat from the inner or outer thigh to tighten and reshape the upper leg. It is most often considered after major weight loss, when the skin no longer matches the contour beneath it. At Peak Plastic Surgery Center in Denver, Dr. Eric Barker plans each thigh lift around where the laxity sits, how much skin needs to be removed, and the scar pattern that fits the patient's goals.
Candidates typically have loose or sagging thigh skin that causes chafing, rubbing, or a contour they are unhappy with, are at a stable weight, and are comfortable trading loose skin for a scar in the groin crease or along the inner thigh. Patients with localized fat but good skin tone may be better served by liposuction alone. Every recommendation is confirmed during a private consultation in Denver after health history, anatomy, goals, timing, and recovery expectations are reviewed.
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Candidates typically have loose or sagging thigh skin that causes chafing, rubbing, or a contour they are unhappy with, are at a stable weight, and are comfortable trading loose skin for a scar in the groin crease or along the inner thigh. Patients with localized fat but good skin tone may be better served by liposuction alone. Every recommendation is confirmed during a private consultation in Denver after health history, anatomy, goals, timing, and recovery expectations are reviewed.
An inner (medial) thigh lift places the incision in the groin crease, sometimes extending down the inner thigh when more skin must be removed. An outer thigh lift addresses the outer thigh and hip area and may be planned as part of broader lower-body contouring. Liposuction is frequently combined with skin removal. The incision pattern is chosen for the amount and location of loose skin, and the expected scar is reviewed before surgery.
Patients wear a compression garment and limit walking distance, bending, and sitting positions that stretch the incisions in the first weeks. Light walking begins early to support circulation. Many patients return to desk work within about two weeks, with exercise phased back in after follow-up clearance. Because the incisions sit in an area that moves and stays moist, careful incision care is part of the recovery plan, and scars fade over many months.
Cost depends on the incision pattern, whether liposuction is included, surgical time, anesthesia, and facility needs. Pricing is confirmed during your consultation, and flexible financing options are available (subject to credit approval).
Procedure FAQ
These questions and answers are here to help you prepare for your consultation. Individual results vary, and any recommendation is made after an in-person evaluation.
For an inner thigh lift, the scar sits in the groin crease and may extend down the inner thigh when more skin is removed. For an outer thigh lift, it runs along the upper outer thigh and hip. Scar location and length are reviewed in detail before surgery, and scars fade over time but do not disappear.
Liposuction reduces fat but does not remove loose skin. When the main concern is sagging or excess skin, a thigh lift is usually the more appropriate procedure. Consultation determines which applies.
Yes. Loose thigh skin is a common concern after major weight loss, including weight loss with GLP-1 medications, and a thigh lift is often planned alongside or after other post-weight-loss contouring.
The first weeks involve a compression garment, limited activity, and careful incision care. Walking starts early, desk work often resumes within about two weeks, and exercise returns in stages after follow-up clearance. Timelines are set for each patient.
It can be combined with an arm lift, tummy tuck, or other post-weight-loss contouring when appropriate. Whether to combine or stage procedures depends on health, operative time, and recovery capacity.
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Review goals, health history, anatomy, prior procedures, and recovery constraints.
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Confirm technique options, alternatives, risks, expected downtime, and whether staging is needed.
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Use approved pre-care instructions, photography, consent review, and scheduling guidance.
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Return for post-care milestones and activity clearance based on the actual procedure.
