Thigh reduction
or lift is a common procedure done to remove both excess skin and fat
around the thighs or to tighten extra skin on the thighs. Commonly an
incision is made in the crease between the thigh and the pelvis and
from this incision extra skin and fat are pulled upwards. The extra
skin and fat can then be removed and the remainder closed leaving a
much tighter looking more youthful upper leg. The procedure takes approximately
2 hours and is done under General or neurolept anesthetic. The patient
is usually sent home the same day.