Thigh lift surgery, also called thighplasty, is the process of creating more attractive looking upper legs. The procedure is helpful especially for those who have lost a lot of weight or who have excess skin for other reasons. The thigh lift procedure is able to refine the look of the legs, creating a thinner, youthful looking leg instead. There are a variety of types of thigh lift procedures, including the inner thigh lift, medial thigh lift and the bilateral thigh lift. The procedure is tailored to the individual's particular needs, but in short, the skin is tightened so that wrinkles and excess skin is removed.