A mini thigh lift is used to trim and tighten loose skin along the upper third portion of the inner thigh. It does not tighten the entire thigh and is beneficial only in patients who have sagging skin in the upper part of their inner thighs. A small incision is made along the inner groin crease, and this is used as an access site for liposuction before the removal of excess skin. The result is a slimmer, smoother, and more toned inner thigh.

An inner thigh lift, also known as a medial thigh lift, addresses excess skin and fat along the inner part of the upper thigh. It is a powerful procedure for patients who struggle to get rid of fat in this trouble zone and for those who are seeking to trim and tone this area by removing saggy skin and excess folds that can occur with aging or after weight loss. The incision used for this lift extends from the front to the back of the inner thigh; however, it is strategically placed along the patient’s natural groin crease to minimize visible scarring. This procedure is used to remove a significant amount of fat and skin and to lift, tone, and tighten the inner thigh.

A vertical thigh lift is reserved for patients who have loose skin that extends around the entire thigh. Unlike the inner thigh lift that treats the upper inner thigh, the vertical thigh lift is a thighplasty that lifts the upper, middle, and lower portions of the thigh. However, this procedure requires a more visible incision. While the inner thigh lift scar is typically hidden along the groin crease, the vertical thigh lift requires an additional incision that extends from the upper inner thigh down to the inner knee. This scar will not be hidden in underwear and is only recommended for patients who require the removal of excessive amounts of skin.

An outer thigh lift, also known as a lateral thigh lift, removes skin and fat from the outer portion of the thigh. The outer thigh lift is most commonly performed together with a buttock lift. The incision is made around the upper border of the buttocks and wraps around the upper border of the hips. Liposuction is first used to remove excess fat along the entire length of the outer thigh, and the excess outer thigh skin is then pulled up and excised. The incision for this procedure is large; however, the scar is usually hidden in most underwear. The result is a contoured lower body with a slimmer, tighter, and smoother appearance of the outer thighs. When the back and side incisions are joined with an abdominoplasty incision, this procedure is called a circumferential lower body lift.