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How to Tighten or Smoothen Crepey Skin After Lipo?

asked 3 years ago by gigi3 in dallas-fortworth, texas
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: crepey skin, skin

I would like to tighten and smoothen the skin on my knees and thighs. I am 40 years old, weighing 120 lbs. 6 years ago, I had a Liposuction, and it ruined my thighs and knees. The skin around my knee cap is old-looking and unattractive. It looks crepey. I have tried Accent Laser, Endermologie and Velashape. If nothing can tighten my skin, what can I do to smoothen it (I had 2 bad sunburns on my thighs in my 20's)?

2 answers to How to Tighten or Smoothen Crepey Skin After Lipo?

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I wouldn't call that ruined at all

I wouldn't call that ruined at all. You have great legs for a 30 year old, much less a 40 year old! I use the Accent, which I know you tried, for slightly loose legs, usually about 6 sessions, for the loose skin in this area. I have heard some of my patients report that Thermage "made it worse", so maybe not that. If you think you are a little wrinkly from the old sun damage, then do something for your skin, like a fractionated laser.
Lisa B. Cassileth, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Not alot of options to tighten loose thigh skin

Your problem is one of the main problems that we face in plastic surgery: If we knew how to tighten skin, we wouldn't have to perform face lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, etc. Your liposuction didn't cause the problem, it just possibly made it more noticeable. Your problem is loose skin which has been made worse by extensive sun exposure, aging, (?possible smoking, weight gain and loss). We can't have taut smooth skin when we are 70 and you are simply mid-way from 10 t0 70. It sounds as... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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