Patients in Cheshire can see Mr Reza Nassab for thigh lift surgery with consultations at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford and surgery at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, a short drive away. The operation tightens loose inner thigh skin and improves contour, most often for people who have lost weight. Thigh reduction costs from £12,000. Patients come from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Altrincham and across the county.
Is a thigh lift the right choice?
A thigh lift is aimed at excess, loose skin rather than fat alone. If your skin still has good elasticity and the concern is mainly a localised fat deposit, liposuction may be a better option, with shorter scars and quicker recovery. If the skin hangs in folds, especially after weight loss, removing it surgically is usually the only way to improve it. Our comparison of thigh lift versus thigh liposuction explains the difference in more detail.
Consultation at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford
Your consultation takes place at CLNQ on King Street in Knutsford, at a fee of £150 charged separately from surgery. Mr Nassab will take a detailed history, including any weight-loss surgery or medication, your current weight and how stable it has been, medical conditions and smoking. He will examine the thighs standing and lying, pinch-test the skin and discuss exactly where incisions would lie and how the scars are likely to look. You will receive a written plan and quote, and time to consider it. A second consultation is welcome before you decide.
The operation at Deansgate Hospital
Surgery is performed under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, a short drive from Knutsford. Depending on your anatomy, Mr Nassab may perform an inner thigh lift through the groin crease or a vertical thigh lift with an extension along the inner thigh, often combined with liposuction to shape the thigh. The deeper tissues are anchored to help support the lift and limit scar migration. Afterwards you will wear a compression garment, and some patients have drains. Many stay overnight before going home with a supply of dressings and clear instructions.
Recovering at home in Cheshire
- First week: short, frequent walks around the house; avoid wide leg movements and low sofas.
- Weeks two to three: many people return to office work; driving is usually possible once braking is comfortable.
- Six weeks: compression garment can usually stop; gentle return to the gym, avoiding lunges and heavy leg work.
- Three to 18 months: swelling continues to settle and scars gradually fade; protect them from the sun.
Follow-up reviews are arranged in Knutsford, so you can return locally for wound checks and scar reviews. The full recovery guide gives more detail.
Getting ready for the operation
In the weeks before surgery, keep your weight steady and stop smoking, vaping and other nicotine products completely, as nicotine slows healing in the groin. Mr Nassab will review your medicines, and some supplements may need to be paused on medical advice. If you have had bariatric surgery, blood tests may be arranged to check protein, iron and vitamin levels. At home, set up a firm, upright chair, stock up on loose trousers or dresses, and arrange help with lifting, children and pets for at least the first week.
Life after a thigh lift
Once healed, many people find walking, exercise and fitted clothing more comfortable, with less chafing and fewer skin rashes between the thighs. Keeping a stable weight helps to maintain the result, although the skin will continue to age naturally. Significant weight gain or loss afterwards can alter the outcome. The scars remain, but typically fade to paler lines over the following year or so.
Risks explained
The groin is a challenging area to heal, and minor wound separation is relatively common. Other risks include seroma, prolonged leg swelling, scar widening or migration, numbness, asymmetry, bleeding, infection and blood clots. Contact the team urgently if a thigh becomes rapidly swollen and painful, seek same-day assessment from your GP or NHS 111 for one-sided calf pain, and call 999 for chest pain or breathlessness. Mr Nassab will talk through the risks of a thigh lift in relation to your own health.
Thigh lift cost in Cheshire
Thigh reduction with Mr Nassab costs from £12,000. This covers the surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital and theatre costs, garments and routine aftercare. The consultation fee of £150 is separate. Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance, with Reza Nassab Ltd acting as a credit broker rather than a lender. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over. Find out more on the thigh lift page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are thigh lift consultations held in Cheshire?
At CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, with surgery at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
How much does a thigh lift cost in Cheshire?
Thigh reduction costs from £12,000. The £150 consultation is charged separately.
Which areas do patients travel from?
Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Altrincham and the surrounding Cheshire towns and villages.
How much time off work is needed?
Most people need two to three weeks off desk-based work, longer for physical jobs.
Can a thigh lift be combined with other procedures?
Liposuction is often combined. Other body contouring may be possible, and Mr Nassab will advise on what is safe to combine.
