Sculpt and tighten your upper legs by eliminating redundant skin and fat for a beautifully streamlined silhouette.
A thigh lift, or thighplasty, is a transformative body contouring procedure that targets loose, dimpled skin and excess fat on the inner or outer thighs. Often pursued after significant weight loss or natural ageing, it addresses the loss of skin elasticity that causes uncomfortable chafing and obscures the legs’ natural, athletic shape.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk focuses on comprehensive lower body harmonisation. By employing advanced fascial suspension techniques, he securely anchors the lifted tissue to the deep fascial layers, preventing downward pull on the scars over time. Whether performing a medial (inner) or lateral (outer) lift, his goal is to create smooth, taut, and elegant thighs that perfectly complement your natural physique.
“Refining the contours of the thighs completely transforms how you move, dress, and feel in your own skin.”
Dramatically reduces the appearance of sagging, dimpled, and inelastic skin across the upper legs.
Removes the excess inner-thigh tissue that rubs together, resolving painful friction and skin irritation.
Restores a sleek, streamlined contour, allowing trousers, jeans, and swimwear to fit impeccably.
Deep tissue anchoring techniques ensure that the newly lifted contours are supported and longlasting.
Procedures are tailored to target just the inner thigh, outer thigh, or a complete circumferential lift.
Provides structural tightening that profoundly improves the overall aesthetic of the lower body.
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
A physical assessment to determine the extent of skin laxity and decide between a medial, lateral, or standard thigh lift.
Extensive pre-surgical markings dictate the precise tissue removal. General anaesthesia ensures your comfort.
Stubborn fat is contoured via liposuction, excess skin is excised, and the remaining tissue is lifted and anchored deeply.
Incisions are closed with layered sutures, and you are immediately fitted with a lower-body compression garment.
Careful monitoring ensures incision lines heal smoothly, gradually fading as the deep tissues settle into their new shape.
Recovery requires significant rest with your legs elevated to minimise swelling and ensure the deep suspension sutures hold securely.
Expect swelling and a tight sensation in the legs. Walking will be minimal and slow. Rest with legs elevated is mandatory.
Discomfort significantly subsides. You can gradually increase light walking around the house, but prolonged sitting or standing should be avoided.
The compression garment is removed. Swelling decreases drastically, revealing the vastly improved, smooth thigh contour.
By 3 to 6 months, the tissues fully relax, and scars mature, leaving a highly refined, athletic lower body profile.
Ideal candidates are individuals bothered by loose thigh skin that impairs their comfort or aesthetic confidence.
You may be a candidate if you:
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“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
A thigh lift usually takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the extent of the skin removal and if liposuction is utilised.
The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia in our fully accredited, safe surgical facility.
Yes. Medial lifts typically have a scar hidden in the groin crease, while more extensive lifts may require a scar extending down the inner thigh.
Desk work in 2-3 weeks. Lower body workouts, running, and heavy lifting must be strictly avoided for 6-8 weeks.
The results are exceptionally long-lasting, provided you do not experience major weight fluctuations in the future.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
