Weight Doctors® RESHAPE Thigh lift

Depending on the extent, the operation takes 1.5–3 hours and generally takes place under general anaesthesia. If inner and outer lifts are combined or fat is also suctioned, it usually takes longer.

Often yes. After the procedure, you are monitored in the clinic for a few hours until you have recovered well. In some cases you stay one night for observation.

In the inner lift (medial lift), the incision runs along the groin to the inner side of the thigh; it is suitable for excess skin in the upper inner area. The outer lift (lateral lift) needs larger incisions from the groin to the outer thigh, sometimes as far as the hip, and tightens the contour of the whole thigh. The two can be combined.

In some cases, yes: the lift is then combined with liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue and shape the contour more harmoniously. In the case of lipoedema, however, a separate treatment is needed.

When, after a bariatric operation or successful weight loss, loose, sagging skin remains on the thighs, which can no longer be reduced through diet and exercise – especially if it chafes when walking or irritates the skin. With age, too, the risk of such areas of skin on the thighs and buttocks increases. Your weight should be stable; the procedure is not intended for weight loss.

A blood test comes before the procedure. Your surgeon tells you which medication to continue or stop and gives advice on diet, and you refrain from alcohol and nicotine. Arrange support for the first days, because you will be physically restricted.

Several weeks around the clock, except when showering. The compression garment controls swelling, helps the skin adapt to the new contours and reduces the risk of complications.

Gentle walks are good for circulation and healing as early as the first days. You usually resume lighter everyday activities after 2–3 weeks, strenuous activities and sport after about 6–8 weeks – in each case following your doctor’s instructions.

Swelling and bruising subside in the first weeks. The final result usually shows after three to six months, sometimes only after a year, when the skin has adapted to the new contours. Results vary from person to person. Until then, avoid strenuous activities. For scar care, your doctor recommends special creams or treatments.

Yes. With the inner lift, the scar lies at the groin and the inner side of the thigh; with the outer lift, it extends further outwards, sometimes as far as the hip. Your surgeon discusses its course with you beforehand; for care, he recommends special creams or treatments.

As with any surgical procedure, risks and side effects are possible: swelling, bruising, infections and uneven skin contours, and in rare cases thromboses or wound-healing disorders. Choosing an experienced specialist and careful aftercare can reduce the risk; it is important to follow all medical instructions closely. Your doctor will inform you about possible risks and complications before the procedure.

Look for a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with extensive experience in thigh lifts, particularly after significant weight loss. Check qualifications and certifications. Open, trusting communication is also important, so that your needs and expectations are taken into account.

Treatment costs start at about €6,500. How high they are for you depends on the medical indication and the extent of the procedure; you receive an exact cost estimate after the personal initial consultation. All prices at a glance: Costs & prices.

Only if it is medically necessary – for example in the case of recurrent skin inflammation, fungal infections in the skin folds or restrictions in movement. Approval is not guaranteed. You can read how the application works above in the guide under “Costs & German health insurance”.