Thigh Lift Bellevue & Kirkland
Thigh Lift Bellevue & Kirkland
Frustrated by thighs that rub, sag, or hold onto stubborn fat? No gym routine can fix loose skin, but a custom thigh lift can. At NW Face & Body, we’ve helped countless thigh lift Bellevue patients:
- Remove excess tissue for smooth, comfortable movement
- Reshape and refine for legs that look toned, not overdone
- Minimize scars with precision techniques tailored to your body
Our double-board-certified surgeons bring 30+ years of experience, operate in an AAAHC-accredited suite, use Vectra® 3-D imaging for precise planning, and back every case with a nurse hotline—expertise that has earned the trust of more than 1,000 body-contouring patients.
What Is a Thigh Lift Procedure & Why Patients Love It
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, surgically removes loose skin, trims lingering fat with targeted liposuction, and redrapes tissue so it hugs the thigh’s natural muscle line. Because the excess envelope is gone, legs look lean right away and refine further as swelling settles—achieving firmness that liposuction alone cannot.
Key benefits
- Less thigh-on-thigh chafing during daily activity and workouts
- Smoother fit in jeans, shorts, and athleisure—no fabric bunching
- Balanced leg-to-hip contour that complements tummy tucks or BBLs
- Visible, lasting proof of weight-loss success, boosting confidence
Types of Thigh Lift We Offer in Bellevue & Kirkland
Smooth, proportionate legs require a customized approach. At NW Face & Body, we tailor thigh lift procedures based on skin laxity and scar preferences, using proven techniques for optimal contour with minimal visible scarring. During your thigh lift consultation, we’ll map out scar placement, skin removal, and recovery trade-offs. Here are the most common thigh lifts we perform:
Medial (Inner) Thigh Lift
Medial thigh lift removes lax skin that bunches between the legs after weight loss or aging. This approach uses a discreet groin-crease incision—sometimes lengthened down the inseam—to excise loose tissue and fine-tune fat with light liposuction. The lifted skin is anchored upward, reducing thigh rub and revealing a slimmer gap while keeping scars hidden in natural folds.
Mini Thigh Lift
Mini thigh lift corrects mild sagging limited to the upper inner thigh. A short incision tucked entirely inside the groin fold lets the surgeon tighten crepey skin and smooth contour irregularities that liposuction alone can leave behind. Because less tissue is removed, recovery is faster, and most patients return to desk work within a week.
Lateral (Outer) Thigh Lift
Lateral thigh lift surgery targets “saddle-bag” fullness and skin that droops over jeans. The incision follows the outer bikini line and can sweep toward the buttock for broader lifting. By pulling tissue upward and outward, this technique flattens side bulges, refines the hip-to-thigh transition, and often pairs well with a lower-body lift for 360-degree shaping.
The NW Face & Body Thigh Lift Procedure
Your consultation begins with a detailed conversation about concerns like thigh rub, loose folds, and clothing fit, followed by a quick medical review for safety. Vectra® 3-D imaging shows possible scar lines and skin-removal amounts, and you leave with an all-inclusive quote—surgeon, anesthesia, facility, garments, and scar-care kit.
On surgery day, standing markings map the exact tissue to remove. After you are comfortably asleep, gentle ultrasound-guided lipo refines fat, excess skin is excised, and layered sutures place tension deep to keep surface scars thin. A light compression garment goes on, and most patients head home that afternoon with a friend or family member.
Recovery & After-Care
After the thigh lift surgery, swelling peaks during the first week, so you’ll wear compression 24/7 except for gentle showers. Short walks every couple of hours keep circulation flowing and lower clot risk. By week three most bruising is gone, but tissues are still settling—skip lunges and squats until cleared at four to six weeks. Scars evolve from pink to pale over a full year; silicone tape, sunscreen, and our nurse follow-ups help them blend into natural creases.
Expected Results & Scarring
Expect your thighs to look flatter the moment dressings come off, yet final definition emerges gradually as swelling subsides. Scars stay hidden in the groin or along the inseam and fade from pink to skin-tone over 12–18 months. Because excess tissue is physically removed, results persist indefinitely as long as weight remains stable and skin quality is protected from sun and nicotine.
Comprehensive Contouring: Thigh Lift + Tummy Tuck
Combining a thigh lift procedure with an abdominoplasty delivers a “360-degree” transformation in one operative session. Patients achieve a flatter abdomen and tighter legs while avoiding the cost and downtime of two separate surgeries.
Why combine?
- Simultaneous tightening of abdomen and thighs for balanced contours
- Single anesthesia event and unified recovery timeline
- Overall cost and downtime lower than staging the surgeries separately
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Cost & Financing
Your thigh-lift fee is customized after teh consulatation and includes surgeon, anesthesia, facility, garment, and scar care. Most patients spread payments through CareCredit®, Alphaeon, or United Medical Credit, with 0%-interest plans often available. Explore calculators and apply in minutes on our Financing page; the online Price Simulator offers a quick ballpark before you visit.
Book Your Private Thigh-Lift Consultation
Rediscover comfort and confidence with a custom bellevue thigh lift surgery at NW Face & Body. Schedule your private consultation today to see 3-D previews of your potential results and discuss a personalized surgical plan with our double-board-certified team. Click here or call 425-295-2279.
Frequently Asked Questions
How painful is thigh-lift surgery?
Discomfort after thigh lift surgery is usually described as tightness or deep soreness rather than sharp pain. Most patients manage it with prescription medication for 3–5 days, transition to over-the-counter analgesics, and feel comfortable walking short distances within the first week.
How long does a thigh lift last?
Skin and fat removed during thighplasty are gone permanently, so results can endure for decades. Normal aging continues, but maintaining a stable weight and healthy skin care prevents most recurrence of laxity.
What is better—thighplasty or liposuction?
Liposuction only removes excess fat and relies on the skin’s natural recoil; it works best when skin quality is firm. Thighplasty excises loose skin and can include liposuction for contouring, making it the superior choice when significant sagging or post-weight-loss laxity is present.