Help - loose skin on thighs is ruining my life age 35, don't want the scars after a thigh lift. What can I do? (photos)

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I had lipo on outside thighs and love handles - 4 years ago I really really do despise the saggy skin- I don't know what to do as I REALLY do not want to warrant huge scarring for lifts and feel lifts are for those with significant weight loss. I have yo yo dieted a lot and my skin has lost all elastic What can I do - I'm happy with any advice as honestly at age 35 I have spent my life covering my body and I feel lipo made matters worse

Ahmad N. Saad, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the questions. Liposuction alone is not the solution since your main concern is skin laxity. This can be significantly improved using the J-Plasma (Renuvion) technology which is performed at the same time as liposculpture. It is a thin cannula that emits radio frequency energy and treats the deep layer of the skin causing skin contraction. Please visit our gallery to see some examples

Brian E. Rosett, MD · Answer

There are a number of new modalities that offer some skin tightening results like Renuvion or Body Tite. A board certified plastic surgeon can discuss if either of these options would be apropriate after an exam and this may help you avoid the knife or at least a long cut from one

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, if you don't want any cut or lifting now you we can use as alternative the liposuction with the skin tightening treatment to stimulate the skin retraction ability but knowing that this treatment is not a substitute of any lift.

Kind regards

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear TaraUK,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

The inner thigh is a very difficult area to treat.  liposuction will make them more shapely (and thinner), but increased elasticity is a a very difficult to treat.  The medial thigh lift removes skin giving a beautiful shape, but the scar may be very unsightly (especially at 35yo).
Beware of non-invasive treatment claims...often overexaggerated.  
There is no 'cure' for your loose skin.  I wish there was.

Help - loose skin on thighs is ruining my life age 35, don't want the scars after a thigh lift. What can I do? (photos)

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