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Thigh Lift at Natural Results in Scottsdale, AZ
Full · Medial · Spiral, Matched to Your Anatomy

Thigh Lift
Scottsdale, AZ

Three thigh lift techniques to dramatically alter the appearance of the upper legs, Full for major weight loss, Medial for skin laxity from aging or prior lipo, and Spiral with Vaser + Magic Tight®.

Thigh Lift at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata, board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon, at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.

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An Introduction

Because of the tremendous success and popularity of bariatric surgeries, the number of thigh lift procedures performed by cosmetic surgery practices in the United States has quadrupled in the last several years. A thigh lift by our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®) may dramatically alter the appearance of the upper legs. The thighs are an area that may be troublesome if excessive loose skin hangs on the outer and inner thighs. At our practice, we trim the excess fat, tighten the skin, and reshape the contour of the thigh. This may be a life-changing procedure for individuals who lose a significant amount of weight. Dr. Scottsdale® performs three different types of thigh lifts.

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Full Thigh Lift

For Major Weight Loss Patients

A full thigh lift is performed to enhance the looks of the overall thigh. This type of thigh lift is recommended for patients who have a large amount of loose skin, often after major weight loss. The procedure removes this excess skin, giving the patient great results: tighter skin, more contoured appearance, and better skin texture.

During this procedure, an incision will be made near the top of the thigh and go down to the knee. The incision is placed on the inner side of the thighs and is hidden when both legs are touching each other. Depending on the patient's starting point and skin laxity, Vaser Liposuction can be recommended to give the best results possible. The full thigh lift removes the entire excess skin by excisions and uses a specific suturing technique to close the incision. Dr. Scottsdale® uses a combination of permanent and dissolvable sutures to guarantee long-term results and the best scar possible.

This procedure is done in our Scottsdale, AZ surgical office.

Full Thigh Lift Recovery

A garment is required for 4 weeks. Usually patients can go back to work after two weeks. Exercising is not recommended in the first 6 weeks of recovery.

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Medial Thigh Lift

For Inner-Thigh Skin Laxity

A medial thigh lift tightens skin on the upper to mid-part of the inner thigh. The procedure is recommended for patients who already had lipo and now have loose skin, and/or who have skin laxity due to aging, not for major weight loss patients.

The medial thigh lift incision is made from the groin down toward your knee but stops mid-way or toward the back of your thigh area. The excess skin is pulled, measured, and removed via excision to enhance the appearance of the thighs.

Medial Thigh Lift Recovery

Similar to the full thigh lift: one to two weeks before going back to work, 4 weeks with a garment, and 6 weeks before exercising.

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Spiral (Inner) Thigh Lift

For All-Around Moderate Excess Skin

A spiral thigh lift is performed to enhance and remove a moderate amount of excess skin on the thighs all around. It is recommended for patients with a small to moderate amount of loose skin on their thighs.

This procedure is 90% of the time combined with Vaser Liposuction and Magic Tight®. It reshapes the thigh by making the skin tighter and contouring its appearance. The incisions are placed in the groin/inner thigh area.

Benefits

Why Thigh Lift

  • 01Three techniques matched to anatomy, Full, Medial, Spiral
  • 02Trims excess fat, tightens skin, reshapes thigh contour
  • 03Full Thigh Lift: for major weight loss patients with large loose skin
  • 04Medial Thigh Lift: targets inner thigh laxity from aging or prior lipo
  • 05Spiral Thigh Lift: addresses all-around moderate laxity, usually with Vaser + Magic Tight
  • 06Hidden incisions on the inner thigh, concealed when legs touch
  • 07Combination of permanent and dissolvable sutures for best scar
Candidacy

Is This Right For You?

You may be a candidate if...
  • Patients with significant loose skin on outer and/or inner thighs
  • Full thigh lift: post-bariatric or post-major-weight-loss patients with large loose skin
  • Medial thigh lift: patients with skin laxity from aging or after prior lipo
  • Spiral thigh lift: patients with small to moderate amounts of loose skin all around

Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.

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Recovery

What to Expect

Every patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.

  1. First 2 weeks

    Most patients return to work. Garment worn throughout.

  2. Through week 4

    Garment continues to be worn (4 weeks total).

  3. Through week 6

    No exercise is recommended for the first 6 weeks.

Before & After

Real Results.

A small selection of Thigh Lift cases. Every patient is unique, these are illustrative outcomes, not guarantees.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions

01How many types of thigh lifts do you offer?+

Three: Full Thigh Lift, Medial Thigh Lift, and Spiral (Inner) Thigh Lift. They differ in incision placement, surgical access, and the amount of tissue removed and tightened.

02Who is a candidate for a full thigh lift?+

Patients who have a large amount of loose skin, often after major weight loss. The incision runs from near the top of the thigh down to the knee, placed on the inner side and hidden when both legs are touching.

03What about a medial thigh lift?+

Recommended for patients who already had lipo and now have loose skin, and/or who have skin laxity due to aging, not for major weight loss patients. The incision is made from the groin down toward your knee, stopping mid-way or toward the back of the thigh.

04What is a spiral thigh lift?+

A procedure performed to enhance and remove a moderate amount of excess skin on the thighs all around. It's 90% of the time combined with Vaser Liposuction and Magic Tight®. Incisions are placed in the groin/inner thigh area.

05What's the recovery?+

Patients can usually return to work after 2 weeks. A garment is required for 4 weeks. Exercising is not recommended in the first 6 weeks of recovery.

06Can I combine the thigh lift with liposuction?+

Yes, Vaser Liposuction is often recommended, especially with the full and spiral thigh lifts, to give the best results possible.

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