What Causes Loose Skin on the Thighs?
Loose or crepey skin on the thighs is generally caused by a combination of hereditary and genetic factors, and can also be influenced by the natural decline in collagen and elastin production that occurs with age, significant weight loss, or changes in body composition over time. The thighs are a particularly common area for skin laxity because the skin in this region tends to be thinner and more susceptible to the effects of volume loss and reduced elasticity. As collagen fibres break down and the skin loses its ability to snap back, it can begin to appear loose, wrinkled, or crepey, especially on the inner thigh and just above the knee, where the skin is under less natural tension.
Can Loose Thigh Skin Be Treated Without Surgery?
Those who are not interested in or prepared for excision procedures have access to a range of effective laser and energy-based systems that can meaningfully reduce the aged appearance of the skin without surgery or significant downtime. These treatments work by stimulating the skin's own collagen remodelling response, gradually improving firmness, texture, and elasticity over a series of sessions. Non-surgical treatments are best suited to patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, and results develop progressively rather than immediately. Our team will assess your skin thoroughly at your consultation and give you an honest picture of what is achievable for your specific degree of laxity.
Solutions
Fractional CO2 Lasers
A non-invasive, suction-coupled infrared and radiofrequency heating device that reduces fat, tightens the skin and contours the body.
