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Smart Lipo on Inner Thighs or Back of Thighs?

I am not thin with slightly large thighs that won't go away with work. I have just lost 80 pounds, and am still around 200 pounds. My thighs are wiggly. Should I do the inner thighs or the back of the thighs? My Husband comes home from serving our beautiful country May 27th, my surgery is May 11th. My Concerns: 1. I'm concerned I'll still be swollen and bruised when he gets home. 2. Will the inner thigh Smartlipo even work, since I have big thighs?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by AK-Mom in Chicago, IL
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Liposuction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I am concerned that you will not be a good candidate for liposuction surgery. “Ideal” liposuction patient candidates present with isolated diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue collection, with overlying skin that demonstrates adequate elasticity ( to “bounce back” after the adipose tissue has been removed). Furthermore, good skin elasticity is an important attribute of the... more

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