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Body Surgery
Thigh Lift in Barcelona
Cruroplasty to remove excess skin from the inner thigh after weight loss or ageing. Different from liposculpture: here we remove loose skin, not fat.
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Resumen factual
Datos clave del lifting de muslos (cruroplastia) en Barcelona
- Qué es
- El lifting de muslos (cruroplastia) es la cirugía plástica que elimina el exceso de piel del muslo interno tras pérdida de peso o envejecimiento. A diferencia de la lipoescultura, no se extrae grasa: se reseca tejido cutáneo sobrante con incisión oculta en el pliegue inguinal.
- Diferencia con lipoescultura
- La lipoescultura elimina grasa con cánulas (cuando el problema es volumen graso). El lifting de muslos elimina piel sobrante (cuando el problema es flacidez post-pérdida de peso o envejecimiento). Ambas cirugías se combinan en un mismo acto cuando coexisten ambos problemas.
- Precio en Barcelona
- El presupuesto del lifting de muslos en NATURAL FIT depende de tu caso: te lo damos cerrado y por escrito después de la valoración con el cirujano. Incluye cirugía, anestesia general, quirófano hospitalario homologado, faja postquirúrgica, drenajes, pruebas preoperatorias y todas las revisiones. Planes de financiación disponibles.
- Candidatos ideales
- Candidatos: pacientes post-bariátricos con peso estable mínimo 12 meses, post-pérdida de peso superior a 20 kg, pacientes con flacidez cutánea genética o por envejecimiento. Personas con sobrepeso activo deben perder peso antes de operarse.
- Recuperación
- Las 2 primeras semanas son exigentes porque la cara interna del muslo se moviliza al caminar. Reposo con piernas elevadas. Faja compresiva 4 semanas. Reincorporación laboral en 2-3 semanas. Cicatriz definitiva visible a los 12 meses.
- Tipos de lifting
- Lifting interno horizontal (cicatriz solo inguinal, flacidez leve-moderada); lifting interno vertical (con extensión vertical interna, flacidez severa post-bariátrica); lifting externo (cicatriz lateral oculta en línea de ropa interior, combinado a veces con body lift completo).
The Procedure
What is a thigh lift?
A thigh lift (also known as cruroplasty) is the plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin from the thigh, primarily from the inner surface. It is the appropriate solution when the skin has lost its elasticity and will not retract on its own.
Unlike thigh liposculpture, which removes fat using cannulas, a thigh lift excises the surplus skin through an incision concealed within the groin crease. When excess fat and excess skin coexist, both procedures can be performed in a single session.
Types of thigh lift
- Horizontal inner lift: incision only in the groin crease. Indicated for mild to moderate skin laxity.
- Vertical inner lift: groin incision with a vertical extension along the inner thigh. Indicated for severe post-bariatric skin laxity.
- Outer lift: lateral incision concealed along the underwear line. Sometimes combined with a gluteal lift or body lift.
- Cruroplasty + liposculpture: both techniques combined in a single procedure. The most common approach.
The procedure takes between 2 and 3 hours under general anaesthesia in an accredited hospital operating theatre. It is performed as day surgery: patients are discharged the same day after a period of observation.
Key differences
Thigh lift vs thigh liposculpture
This is the most common question during consultations. Below are the clinical criteria that distinguish one technique from the other.
During the free consultation we assess your individual case. Many patients benefit from combining both techniques (thigh lift + liposculpture) to achieve the desired outcome.
Candidates
Are you a candidate for a thigh lift?
01
After significant weight loss
You have lost more than 20 kg and maintained a stable weight for at least 12 months. The skin of the inner thigh has not retracted.
02
After bariatric surgery
Following gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or intragastric balloon, with a stable weight. This is the most common indication.
03
Skin ageing
Patients aged 50–70 with inner thigh skin laxity due to natural collagen and elastin loss.
04
Genetic skin laxity
A family tendency towards loose skin without prior excess weight. Less frequent, but still an indication for cruroplasty.
Procedure
How we perform the thigh lift, step by step
01
Pre-operative markings
We mark the amount of skin to be removed with the patient standing, so the scar lies correctly under tension once they are upright after surgery.
02
General anaesthesia
Surgery is performed in an accredited hospital operating theatre with a specialist anaesthetist and full monitoring.
03
Preliminary liposculpture
If a fatty component is present, we first perform Vaser liposculpture to reduce volume before excising the skin.
Hospital surgery
04
Skin excision
We remove the exact amount of excess skin marked during the pre-operative assessment, using a zero-tension closure technique.
05
Layered closure
Suturing in three layers (deep, intermediate, and dermal) with absorbable stitches to minimise visible scarring.
06
Drains and compression garment
Drains for 3–5 days. Compression garment for 4 weeks. Discharge on the same day after a period of observation.
Por qué elegirnos
¿Por qué operarse de los muslos con nosotros?
Diferenciamos entre lipoescultura (grasa) y cruroplastia (piel) para indicar la técnica correcta.
Diagnóstico previo riguroso
No todos los muslos necesitan la misma cirugía. Evaluamos componente graso vs cutáneo antes de proponer técnica.
Lipoescultura Vaser
Cuando predomina la grasa (cara interna de muslo, rodilla). Cánulas de 3 mm sin cicatrices visibles.
Cruroplastia (lifting de muslos)
Cuando hay exceso de piel (post-bariátrica, post-embarazo). Cicatriz oculta en pliegue inguinal.
Reintegración deportiva guiada
Volver al gym a las 4-6 semanas con plan progresivo. Entrenador personal incluido en el protocolo NATURAL FIT.
Resultado a 3-6 meses
La retracción cutánea de los muslos es más lenta. Te acompañamos hasta el resultado definitivo.
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Casos reales documentados de lipoescultura y cruroplastia de muslos.
Post-operative
Your recovery with us
Thigh lift recovery is demanding during the first two weeks because the inner thigh moves with every step. We support you at every stage.
Days 1–7
Relative rest at home with legs elevated. Compression garment worn 24 hours a day. Drains for 3–5 days. Minimal walking. Anti-inflammatory medication.
Weeks 2–3
Progressive return to work (depending on job type). External stitches removed. Manual lymphatic drainage sessions.
Weeks 6–8
Start of a progressive training plan with a personal trainer. Rebuilding muscle tone without placing tension on the scar.
Months 6–12
Final scar appearance, fully discreet. Stable result. Nutrition and training plan maintained to consolidate outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions about the thigh lift answered
Liposculpture removes fat using cannulas (when the problem is excess fatty volume). A thigh lift removes excess loose skin (when the problem is skin laxity after weight loss or ageing). In many cases both are combined in a single procedure.
Your quote depends on your case. You’ll get a closed, written quote after your consultation with the surgeon. It includes the full procedure, general anaesthesia, an accredited hospital operating theatre, a post-surgical compression garment, and all follow-up appointments. Financing plans available.
The scar is concealed within the groin crease. If skin laxity is severe, a vertical extension along the inner thigh may be necessary. With appropriate post-operative care the scar becomes discreet by twelve months.
You may be if you have excess skin on the inner thigh that will not retract on its own: after significant weight loss (≥20 kg, stable for at least 12 months), after bariatric surgery, due to ageing, or due to genetic skin laxity. Patients who are currently overweight should reach a stable weight first.
Yes, and in many cases we recommend it. We first perform liposculpture to remove the fatty component, then excise the excess skin. This combination is called cruroplasty + lipo and produces a better result than performing each procedure separately.
The first two weeks are the most demanding (the inner thigh moves with every step). Relative rest with legs elevated, compression garment for four weeks, return to work in two to three weeks, and exercise from week six. The final scar appearance is reached at twelve months.
Results are long-lasting: the removed skin does not return. Natural ageing and weight changes can cause progressive skin laxity over time, which is why we recommend maintaining a stable weight and following a muscle-toning plan.
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