Surgery that removes loose, sagging skin from the inner or outer thigh, most often after major weight loss, restoring a firm contour. An inner thigh lift hides its incision in the groin crease; a more extensive lift extends down the inner thigh. The only fix for thigh skin that hangs. Compare Austin clinics below and request a free consultation.
$6,000–$12,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Austin, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
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Austin Plastic Surgery Institute and Skincare Clinic is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 264 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Surgery that removes loose, sagging skin from the inner or outer thigh, most often after major weight loss, restoring a firm contour. An inner thigh lift hides its incision in the groin crease; a more extensive lift extends down the inner thigh. The only fix for thigh skin that hangs.
One procedure; permanent for the skin removed
Compression garment for several weeks, limited walking for the first days, desk work at 2 weeks, exercise at 6 to 8 weeks
People with significant loose skin on the inner or outer thighs, usually after large weight loss, at a stable weight, who accept a scar in the groin crease or along the inner thigh
12 plastic surgery practices in the Austin area list thigh lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 7 Austin practices that list thigh lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Thigh Lift generally runs $6,000–$12,000 per procedure, and each Austin clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Austin clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Austin providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
Liposuction removes fat; it does not remove skin, and on a thigh with loose skin it can make the sag worse. If your thigh skin is loose and hangs, especially after weight loss, a lift is the treatment, sometimes with liposuction added for contour. If the problem is a fat pocket on skin that is still firm, liposuction or fat freezing may be all you need.
For a mild lift, the incision sits in the groin crease and is hidden by underwear. For more extensive laxity, it extends down the inner thigh toward the knee, where it is visible in shorts and fades over one to two years. An outer thigh lift is usually part of a lower body lift with its incision around the hip. The surgeon will show you which pattern your thigh needs.
Walking is limited for the first days to protect the incision, then gradually increased. A compression garment is worn for several weeks. Desk work at about two weeks, exercise at six to eight, swelling settling over a few months. The inner thigh incision needs careful wound care because the area moves and stays warm.
Typically $6,000 to $12,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility, higher when combined with liposuction or a body lift. Not covered by insurance for cosmetic reasons.
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