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Liposuction in Turkey
Removing stubborn fat to reshape the body, planned within safe limits, in a JCI-accredited hospital in Adana.
Removing loose skin from the inner thighs after weight loss or with age, in a JCI-accredited hospital in Adana.
A thigh lift (thighplasty) removes loose skin, and some fat, from the inner thighs. It’s for skin that sags or folds and hasn’t responded to exercise, most often after major weight loss, and sometimes with age.
Besides the change in shape, many people want a thigh lift for a practical reason: loose skin that rubs when walking causes chafing and irritation, and makes clothes uncomfortable.
Like an arm lift, it leaves a scar. Knowing where the scar will be is the most important part of deciding.
Loose skin on the outer thighs is usually treated as part of a lower body lift, a separate and larger operation. Your surgeon will look at your photos and tell you honestly which option suits you.
| Liposuction only | Groin-crease thigh lift | Extended (vertical) thigh lift | |
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| Best for | Fat, with firm skin | Mild loose skin at the top of the inner thigh | Loose skin along the whole inner thigh, usually after major weight loss |
| Scar | A few tiny marks | In the groin crease, hidden by underwear | In the groin crease and down the inner thigh towards the knee |
| Recovery | Fastest | Moderate | Longest |
A groin-crease thigh lift leaves a scar that is hidden by most underwear and swimwear. An extended thigh lift adds a scar along the inner thigh, which is on the inside of the leg but can be seen in shorts or swimwear.
Scars in this area take time: they are red at first and fade and soften over 12 to 18 months. For many people after major weight loss, a scar is easier to live with than loose, chafing skin, but it’s a decision only you can make.
A thigh lift may suit you if:
Your surgery is performed by a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. You can find your surgeon’s profile, qualifications and experience on the Our Doctors page.
You’ll speak with your surgeon in your online consultation, before anything is booked.
Combining a thigh lift with other large operations makes surgery longer and recovery harder, so it’s often done in stages. Your surgeon will recommend a safe plan.
Surgery on the legs, followed by a long flight, increases the risk of blood clots. That’s why:
Not included: flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.
Your surgeon will go through your personal risks with you before you decide.
The skin that is removed doesn’t come back. The thighs will still age naturally, and weight gain can affect the shape, so a stable weight helps you keep your result.
Will the scar be visible?
A groin-crease scar is hidden by underwear. An extended thigh lift scar runs along the inner thigh and can be seen in shorts or swimwear. Both fade over 12 to 18 months.
Does a thigh lift treat the outer thighs?
No. Loose skin on the outer thighs is usually treated with a lower body lift, a separate operation.
When can I walk normally?
You walk from the day after surgery. Most people walk comfortably after two to three weeks.
When can I go back to work?
Most people with desk jobs return after about three to four weeks.
Can someone come with me?
Yes, and we strongly recommend it, as moving around is harder for the first days.
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| Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist |
JCI-Accredited Hospital Contracted Hospital |
Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) |
| Thigh lift surgery is performed by a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery who focuses on body contouring. The aim is firmer, smoother inner thighs, with your safety first and an honest explanation of the scar before you decide. | Thigh lift procedures at Medicape Health are performed at our JCI-accredited partner hospital in Adana. | A thigh lift removes loose skin, and some fat, from the inner thighs. It is for skin that sags or folds and hasn’t responded to exercise, most often after major weight loss. |
The cost depends on the type of thigh lift and whether it’s combined with another procedure. Send us your photos and you’ll receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours.
Tell us briefly about your case and our patient coordinator will get back to you with the details.
Send us photos of your thighs on WhatsApp. A patient coordinator replies within 24 hours, and your surgeon will tell you honestly which option suits you before anything is booked.
A Partnership Backed by International Trust
Medicape Health works in partnership with Medline Adana Hospital, a long-standing healthcare provider for the international community, including U.S. personnel associated with İncirlik Air Base.
A Relationship Recognized Since 2015
Medline Hospital’s quality of care and patient experience were recognized by the Commander of the U.S. Air Force 39th Medical Group in 2015.
About our partner hospital
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