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My Bariatric Life "Thighs are Almost Model-Like." 4 Procedures w/Dr. Joseph F. Capella, THE Master of Body Contouring after MWL

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1 year post

Thigh Lift 2-yrs Post Op (video)

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My Bariatric LifeAugust 17, 2015
WORTH IT$18,000

Just about everybody asks about the thigh lift... was it worth it? did it hurt? do you have cellulite? how bad are the scars? can you where shorts? As the story goes, a picture is worth a thousand words... so here are my thighs in a belly dance video taken on 8-12-15, almost two years post op. Just take a look at my thighs! I remember as a kid wearing holes in my jeans, between my legs, from the friction caused by my thighs rubbing together. Now they barely touch each other.

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Dr. Joseph F. Capella

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Most plastic surgeons will tell you that the thigh lift is the most difficult of procedures, especially on massive weight loss patients. Some surgeons even say the thighs just don't come out good from the procedure. However, there is one plastic surgeon who is a leader in thigh lifts. Dr. Joseph F. Capella has the largest experience in the world doing thigh lifts -- and body contouring for that matter, having done more than 1000 thigh lifts and 10,000 body contouring procedures. He did an absolutely wonderful job with my thighs. They are so firm and youthful looking - all the cellulite is gone and so is the saggy skin and fat from my inner thighs and knees. All of the nurses and aids at the CareCenter where I rehabilitated kept running their hands up and down my thighs to appreciate them. My contour is perfect and my incisions are very straight. I was concerned with how my thighs might come out but they look like beautiful natural thighs, not surgery thighs. Recently a fellow patient on RealSelf wrote me, and he stated "Your thighs are almost model-like." Dr. Capella also did a monsplasty with the thigh lift and I've never looked better. Over and over I look at myself in the mirror and I love how my thighs and mons look. I cannot wait to put on a pair of sheer thigh highs and heels (and nothing else). I've always wanted to look good in them and now I will. You may read my full review here: http://www.realself.com/review/ramsey-nj-medial-thigh-lift-lbl-arm-lift-flankplasty-breast-lift-monsplasty

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My Bariatric Life
August 18, 2015
RealSelf is uploading the video for me.
goldilockz1984
August 18, 2015
Can't wait to see it! Your story is still one of my favourites and I love reading updates! Hope you're doing well xx
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My Bariatric Life
August 21, 2015
Thank you!!! I am not sure what's going on with the video upload on RealSelf. I am trying to put it on Vimeo in the meantime. You might try there if they can't upload it here. It's a big fat file so that may be the problem.
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Gina L.
August 21, 2015

Hi there,

Let me know if you're still having a problem uploading your video because we definitely want to see it.  Keep in mind it does take 1-2 days for it to be added to your review.

Here are some instructions that might help but please send me a PM if you're still having difficulties uploading.

http://help.realself.com/customer/portal/articles/...

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My Bariatric Life
August 22, 2015
I just sent the Vimeo link to you. Perhaps you can upload it for me? Thanks!
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Gina L.
August 22, 2015

Hi there,

I got it and will keep you updated.  Thanks!

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My Bariatric Life
August 24, 2015
They got it up for me! WTG!
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My Bariatric Life
August 24, 2015
Thanks so much Gina!!!
Tina93711
September 5, 2015
Your scars look amazing. What has been your scar regimen? I had my arms done 7 months ago and the scaring is still dark.
Thanks
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My Bariatric Life
September 7, 2015
Thank you; I did not do anything to treat the scars. It does take time though so try your best to be patient. If you are concerned it is often helpful to get an opinion from the surgeons here on Real Self. I hope that helps!
Ab62
March 12, 2016
Hello I just wanted to thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us, you look amazing! I'm just starting to do some research now for an arm & thigh lift but I live in Australia, I hadn't seen or heard of many people doing a thigh lift but after seeing yours I definitely want it done, I just need to find a good surgeon here in Australia. All the best and thank you again.
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My Bariatric Life
April 6, 2017
You are very welcome and thank you for your kind words. Many plastic surgeons say that the thigh lift is the most difficult to perform. So be very careful when choosing your surgeon. Best wishes to you!!
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1 year post

Scars 19-mos post op

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My Bariatric LifeMay 10, 2015
It's nice to wear a bikini with complete comfort and confidence. Yes I have scars down my thighs but they are far better than fat, and largely hidden unless I splay my legs open, which I don't normally do. Scarring is very subjective and your individual results may vary. BTW I did not do any scar treatment or wear compression garments.

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UPDATED FROM My Bariatric Life
1 year post

Old photo of my nasty thighs

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My Bariatric LifeFebruary 7, 2015
In cleaning old files from my computer today, I came across some old photos of me after my tummy tuck and before my stage 2 surgery. Yikes, my thighs were so awful.

The before photo above was taken on July 8, 2013, just two months before my stage 2 surgery that included the thigh lift. The after photo was taken roughly around April 2014. What a difference! Dr. Capella does very good thigh lifts -- many plastic surgeons cannot execute this procedure well and some are awful.

I honestly haven't seen a better thigh lift than those performed by Dr. Capella. I believe done alone it is a $6-7000 procedure, inclusive of surgeon, OR, anesthesia.

It is wonderful not to have my thighs rubbing together, and to be able to run, and wear short skirts, and leggings, and bikinis, and shorts without getting a crotch wedgie. Ha!

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Fara7
March 2, 2015
love your results!!! :)
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My Bariatric Life
March 9, 2015
Thanks a bunch, love!!!
goldilockz1984
April 26, 2015
Hi lovely, I am researching thigh lifts and am astounded by your results, they are truly sensational! I wish I lived in the US and could go to Dr Capella! Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you are extremely proud of your beautiful body! xx
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My Bariatric Life
April 27, 2015
Thank you for such a very nice note! What's stopping you from traveling to the U.S. for your surgery?
goldilockz1984
April 27, 2015
Well, I would be travelling alone and that scares me especially as the surgery is so 'big'. I travelled to Spain from the UK for a BBL which was fine but America is a massive step up...although I'd be delighted to be proved wrong!
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My Bariatric Life
May 16, 2015
Hmmm, well if it helps you any, this was an easy surgery and recovery for me. And I had my thigh lift with three other procedures. I, too traveled alone and stayed in NJ for a few weeks alone. My flight was about 2 hours -- so closer than the UK but still far enough away. I hope that helps you somewhat!
AZDee
April 27, 2015
If you can, I would love to see the thigh scars so far out...since I am planning on having one later this year, I would love to see the scars...no biggie, just if you have a picture on hand...Thanks!
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My Bariatric Life
May 16, 2015
I finally posted them below
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