“Lipo left me with loose skin”
Liposuction: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
Last year I had liposuction on my ant/post thigh as well as a breast augmentation. After the surgery I discovered that one of my ribs had a "bruise" and bone growth (which is still there) My doctor suggested shaving it off but I did not want to re-open the area. My legs are somewhat in shape...I lead a healthy lifestyle...but there is a large amount of skin and cellulite now located about 4-6in under my buttocks and one of my cheeks is asymetrical. I am very displeased with this result and feel helpless because working out is doing nothing.
I would like to know how to correct loose skin from liposuction if working out is not working. I had lip on my ant/post thighs and now about 4-6in under my now uneven buttocks there is much skin and cellulite. I am very self conscious and do not know what to do about it.
May 18, 2009Comments and replies (8)
6 posts
19 May 2009
I'm so sorry to hear that, but I can tell you from experience-a lot of it-there is nothing that can be done for loose skin. I've had lipo more times than I like to admit and I've tried so many things to tighten the skin an the backside of my legs and butt. I have a very active lifestyle and workout but nothing has made a difference. I wish they could do a lift like they do the the breasts. What I hate is that people think you look good in clothes but when the bathing suit comes on that is a different story. I'll let you know if I discover anything :)
3 posts
20 May 2009
thank you so much. I feel the same way. I have no issue with clothes
117 posts
8 Jun 2009
If it is that excessive, then it can probably be removed, but you are talking about another surgical procedure. I had PAL on April 29 and am about 98% happy with the results. I would have liked my doc to address my upper abs...thought that was the plan so will have to talk to him and a small area on my upper thigh, that could have been addressed more, but overall my results have been great. I am keeping up with my workout program and hope the loose skin (not excessive)improves in the coming months. My husband says he sees an improvement, but he also said he didn't think I needed the lipo. Good Luck
1 post
8 Jun 2009
Look into a procedure call lymphatic drainage, I hear that suppose to tighten the skin. Cost appx. $80-$100 for each treatment. I think it's call Sinergy. That could be spelled wrong:).
117 posts
9 Jun 2009
Lymphatic Drainage massage helps to pump out toxins from the body. Don't count on it doing anything to tighten skin. That's an elasticity issue.