A thigh lift involves the removal of excessive skin and fatty tissue of the inner thigh through incisions that parallel the crease of the groin. The thigh lift is usually performed on the inner surface of the thighs but can include the outer thigh area and buttock if indicated.

Risks of a thigh lift include infection, hematoma, and delayed wound healing. In certain cases liposuction is an adjunct procedure but cannot replace a thigh lift if there is redundant skin.