Despite having gastric bypass surgery years ago (lost over 130), I still have abnormally large inner thighs along with loose skin. It looks as though I have 2 giant globs of fat on my inner thighs. Is it possible to have an inner thigh debulking and then have the loose skin removed several months later? I'd rather deal with loose skin for a few months while I heal as opposed to deal with the excess weight on my thighs. Would this be something that a doctor would consider doing?
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 30, 2015
Answer: Is it possible to have inner thigh debulking followed by excess skin removal several months later?
Insurance is unlikely to ever cover a thigh lift. I perform the many variants of thighs lifts, but pictures in a standing position or an exam would be very helpful to determine what may be appropriate for you.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
This is a difficult area to treat. I usually see this problem in those patient who have had liposuction of this area or have lost significant weight. You options are:1) Posterior thigh lift or Spiral Thigh Lift if you are willing to have a scar in the infra-gluteal crease2) You...
Most surgeons would suggest you wait until after pregnancy. What if you do the surgery and gain more than you expected? If your life is seriously compromised by the loose skin and fat on your legs now it might still make sense to consider it. Just make plans to gain appropriate weight...