A thigh lift is not recommended for those that still plan on losing a significant amount of weight, nor should it be in place of regular exercise and a proper diet. Your surgeon will discuss with you what is realistic in your goals with a thigh lift and will do an assessment of your medical history as well as measure and examine your body. Incisions are then made on the areas to be treated, with the most common technique being in the groin. Once the skin is lifted, any excess fat and skin is removed. Sutures are then used to close the incisions, and the results of thinner and sleeker thighs are immediate.