I want to get plastic surgery to improve/reduce my thighs, and I'm having trouble figuring out whether I need liposuction or a thigh lift. My thighs are large (larger than what would be expected for someone of my size), but they aren't smooth. On the inner thighs (the area I want done), there is some wrinkling that almost gives the appearance of sagging. I'd assumed it was fat, because I thought excess skin could only be caused by a large weight loss, which I haven't had. Is this true? I'm in my early 20's and wondering what type of procedure I should seek.
October 16, 2016
Answer: Thigh Lipo vs. Thigh lift Thank you for your question. Having liposuction on the inner thighs will only remove the fat and depending on the quality of the skin, you could be left with laxity. Age and weight loss are a large factor, however, laxity can happen in younger patients as well. The thigh lift would remove volume and skin and give a much stronger result for many patients. A consultation would be needed to determine the quality of your skin and to come up with the best plan to address your unique concerns. Best of luck.
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Thigh Lipo vs. Thigh lift Thank you for your question. Having liposuction on the inner thighs will only remove the fat and depending on the quality of the skin, you could be left with laxity. Age and weight loss are a large factor, however, laxity can happen in younger patients as well. The thigh lift would remove volume and skin and give a much stronger result for many patients. A consultation would be needed to determine the quality of your skin and to come up with the best plan to address your unique concerns. Best of luck.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Thigh lift or thigh liposuction Skin excess can result from not only weight loss but, also, changes in skin quality from our natural aging process. If you have skin excess, you may very well get a better result from a thigh lift as opposed to thigh liposuction.There are a variety of different ways to perform a thigh lift surgery. The appropriate technique depends on the degree of skin laxity and also the degree of fatty excess. The length and position of the scar can vary greatly depending on how much loose skin there is in the thighs and if this isolated to the upper third of the thigh or involves the lower two thirds of the thigh. There may be a horizontal component of the scar that is in or close to the groin crease and can be both in front and under the buttock crease. There can also be a vertical component of the scar the extends down the inner thigh. These can also be used in alone or in combination. In some cases, liposuction of the thigh can greatly complement the result, especially when there is fatty excess combined with skin excess. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon to get an idea of what procedure would give you the best result.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Thigh lift or thigh liposuction Skin excess can result from not only weight loss but, also, changes in skin quality from our natural aging process. If you have skin excess, you may very well get a better result from a thigh lift as opposed to thigh liposuction.There are a variety of different ways to perform a thigh lift surgery. The appropriate technique depends on the degree of skin laxity and also the degree of fatty excess. The length and position of the scar can vary greatly depending on how much loose skin there is in the thighs and if this isolated to the upper third of the thigh or involves the lower two thirds of the thigh. There may be a horizontal component of the scar that is in or close to the groin crease and can be both in front and under the buttock crease. There can also be a vertical component of the scar the extends down the inner thigh. These can also be used in alone or in combination. In some cases, liposuction of the thigh can greatly complement the result, especially when there is fatty excess combined with skin excess. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon to get an idea of what procedure would give you the best result.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Thigh Lift More Suitable Most Likely Liposuction
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Thigh Lift More Suitable Most Likely Liposuction
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