A thigh lift procedure removes excess fatty tissue from the thighs. Liposuction is used for removing the accumulated cellulite, and a thigh lift cuts away the loose, baggy skin that is left. Cellulite is a bulging of underlying fatty pockets under the skin.
This happens as skin loses its elasticity, or through weight gain. No amount of creams, exercise, diet or sole liposuction treatment can help. 
It only helps when liposuction techniques are used in conjunction with cutting away excess skin.
Thigh Lift Cost
A thigh lift treatment generally costs around $7,500. This price includes a minimal hospital stay.
Types of Thigh Lifts
There are two types of thigh lift surgeries: Inner Thigh Lift (Medial Thigh Lift), and Outer Thigh Lift Surgery (Lateral Thigh Surgery). The inner thigh lift method involves making an incision in the groin crease.
The outer thigh plastic surgery, which usually always includes a buttock lift, involves making an incision in the buttocks crease and moving around toward the groin, up over the side of the abdomen, over the flank, and across the back. The liposuction removes fat from the thighs and buttocks, making the surface appear smoother.
Risks of Thigh Lift Surgery
Complications are uncommon with this procedure, but here are a few that could occur: an allergy to the anesthetics, poor wound healing, excessive bleeding, infection, pain, swelling, and bruising.
Thigh Liposuction Alternative
There is an alternative to a thigh lift, where you can opt for just a sole treatment of liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue. The only downside of this procedure is that it would not get rid of the extra skin that is loose and saggy.
Recovery
Thighs will be wrapped with a compression garment and bandages to reduce the swelling and help the thighs get back to their normal shape. All pain, bruising and swelling should disappear after a month. Strenuous activity should be avoided for four to six weeks.
Sitting for a prolonged amount of time increases tension on the sutures. Normal functions may be resumed within four to six weeks.
Results
After the unsightly dimpling effect has been removed from the inner and/or outer thighs, smoother-looking skin will be left. This is the time you can finally wear those swimsuits, short shorts and short skirts again!