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Thigh Surgery in Beverly Hills
A tailored approach to thigh skin, fat, and contour.
Multiple options including liposuction for fat removal, Renuvion for mild skin laxity, and a thigh lift. A thigh lift, or thighplasty, removes selected excess skin from the thighs. Dr. Henry plans the procedure around where the skin laxity is located, your anatomy, and your goals, with a clear discussion of incisions and scars
post bariatric surgery
Compare Thigh Contouring Options
Dr. Henry's site discusses liposuction for localized fat, device-assisted treatment only when a specific device use fits current labeling, and mini, standard, or extended thigh lift approaches to address selected excess skin. Inner-thigh laxity and chafing are concerns patients may bring to consultation. The plan depends on the area involved, amount of skin, likely incision pattern, and your goals.
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Dr. Henry’s plan is shaped around your anatomy, concerns, health history, and the result you want to see. The consultation also covers what the procedure can and cannot address.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who may be a good candidate?
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Loose skin or fat is main concern
Weight and health are reviewed
An thigh lift may address skin that remains after weight loss or develops with age.
Medical history, weight stability, skin quality, and nicotine use matter.
Candidacy can only be determined after a medical history, examination, and discussion of your goals. Smoking or nicotine use, unstable health conditions, and unrealistic expectations may affect whether or when surgery is appropriate.
Candidacy depends on health, weight stability, skin laxity, nicotine use, and expectations about scars. Patients should understand that an arm lift trades excess skin for an incision and scar.
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You accept a permanent scar
The procedure matches your anatomy
If thigh lift- Incision length and visibility depend on your anatomy and the amount of skin removed.
Dr. Henry will compare skin removal with liposuction or other options.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
The different choices involved in thigh surgery
The right approach depends on what you want to change, your anatomy, and the tradeoffs you are comfortable making.
Liposuction only
Best for patients with localized inner thigh or outer thigh fat, good skin elasticity, and little to no loose skin. Liposuction removes fat through small incisions but does not remove excess skin, so it is generally not appropriate after massive weight loss.
01/ EXCESS FAT
Crescent lift
Appropriate for a select group of patients whose loose skin is limited to the upper, inner portion of the thigh near the groin. A small amount of skin is removed and the scar is positioned within the groin crease, but this technique cannot correct laxity extending below 1/3 the upper inner thigh.
03/ HIDDEN SCAR
Lipo + Renuvion
Best for patients who have excess inner thigh fat with mild skin laxity but no significant hanging skin. Liposuction removes the fat, followed by Renuvion beneath the skin to coagulate soft tissue and support contraction; it cannot replace a thigh lift when substantial excess skin is present.
02/ MILD LAXITY
Thigh lift
Designed for patients with significant loose or hanging skin along the inner thighs, commonly following massive weight loss. Excess skin is removed through an incision extending from the groin toward the knee, with liposuction added when needed to improve contour.
04/ FULL ARM
YOUR RECOVERY
Healing happens in stages.
Recovery varies with the incision pattern, other procedures, and individual healing. Your instructions will cover wound care, compression if prescribed, movement, activity, and follow-up. Ask when you can return to work and exercise based on the specific procedure planned.
DAYS 1-7
WEEKS 1-2
WEEKS 4-6
WEEK 6-8+
Rest and protect
Swelling improves
Ease back carefully
Gradually resume activity
Expect soreness, swelling, and tightness. There will be swelling swelling. Wear your faja full-time as directed, and care for your possible drain according to your instructions.
Pain and mobility often begin to improve. Continue wearing your faja full-time. A drain may be removed at a follow-up appointment. Avoid heavy lifting still. Keep the area clean.
Many patients are moving well at this stage. Continue wearing your faja as directed, Avoid heavy lifting until your surgical team clears you.
Your team may allow you to stop wearing the faja and ease back into more activities. Restrictions are lifted according to your healing and your surgeon’s guidance. Swelling continues to settle, and your contour often becomes more apparent around three months and beyond; healing continues after that.
