Whether you would like to tighten up after losing a lot of weight, a body lift ("belt lipectomy" or "lower body lift") is an excellent way to contour the thighs and improve the appearance.

The operation is performed typically to remove excess skin and fat following a large amount of weight loss.

It can also be performed to fight the effects of getting older and having children, including excess skin, cellulite, and sagging fatty tissue. 

During the procedure, an incision is made around the groin area and the excess skin is pulled upwards before being removed. This procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia. Patients usually stay overnight in hospital following thigh lift surgery.

Recovery from thigh lift surgery You can expect some bruising and swelling to occur as well as a tight feeling in the thighs. The bruising usually disappears after three weeks. Stitches are removed one week after surgery. To ensure the area heals well you will need to take great care of the operation scar, avoiding physical exercise for a month and taking two weeks off work.