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Thigh lift

Removal of excess skin on the thighs, with an incision that spares the lymphatic vessels.

Consultation on this procedureYour path ↓
Operating time
approx. 2 hours
Stay
3–5 days
Aftercare
Weekly for 4 weeks

Suitable for

  • Excess skin on the inner thighs
  • Chafing and skin inflammation
  • After major weight loss
This is where lymphatic surgery shows in the details: the incision is adapted so that the deep lymphatic vessels are not injured.

Background

Your path

From your inquiry to aftercare

The same steps for every procedure. What applies specifically to this procedure is highlighted.

Request a consultation
  1. Schritt 01

    Your inquiry

    Via the contact form, for your individual inquiry. Prof. Aung will get back to you as soon as possible.

  2. Schritt 02

    Personal consultation

    Individual consultation without time pressure. It starts with your wishes and questions.

  3. Schritt 03

    Individual planning

    The procedure is tailored to your personal circumstances, not to a standard template.

    Thigh lift
    • Consultation and planning of the incision.
  4. Schritt 04

    Information & decision

    The process, risks and alternatives are discussed calmly. You make the decision.

  5. Schritt 05

    Your procedure

    At one of the three surgery locations, minimally invasive wherever possible.

    Thigh lift
    • Removal of the excess skin with an adapted technique that spares the lymphatic vessels.
    • The scar lies on the inner and back of the thigh.
  6. Schritt 06

    Aftercare

    Scheduled check-ups, tailored to your procedure.

    Thigh lift
Prof. Aung im Beratungsgespräch
I use a wide range of different operations […]. This allows me to respond individually to the needs of my patients […].
Prof. Dr. med. Thiha Aung

Patient story

What patients say

Es ist äußerst natürlich und präzise.

Upper & lower eyelid lift
Erfahrungsbericht ·
December 2025

Prof. Aung besticht durch seine professionelle und kompetente Art.

Face & neck lift with upper eyelid lift
Erfahrungsbericht ·
November 2025

Mit Hilfe der Spritzen und einer kompletten Lebensumstellung konnte ich insgesamt 82 kg abnehmen und dank Prof. Dr. Thiha Aung wieder aktiv am Leben teilnehmen.

Tummy tuck after weight loss
Erfahrungsbericht ·
November 2025

Sent in personally by patients and published anonymously with their consent.

Questions

Frequently asked questionsGood to know

Wer meldet sich nach meiner Anfrage?

Prof. Aung will get back to you as soon as possible.

Übernimmt die Krankenkasse die Kosten?

That depends on the type of procedure. During the consultation we always discuss what kind of procedure it is and whether it can be covered by health insurance.

Wo wird operiert?

At three hospitals: Kliniken Am Goldenen Steig in Freyung, Klinik am Isar Park in Plattling and Klinikum Weiden.

Wie lange falle ich nach der Operation aus?

That depends on the procedure. Each procedure page lists the operating time and length of stay.

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Questions about this procedure?

  • Personal reply
    As soon as possible
  • Individual consultation
    No time pressure
  • Open, honest and without pressure
    In a calm and respectful setting
Schritt 1 von 3
Worum geht es?
Wo und wie möchten Sie beraten werden?

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Wie erreichen wir Sie?

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Thank you. Your inquiry has been received. Prof. Aung will get back to you as soon as possible.
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