BodyTite Lipo or Thigh Lift: I am 55 years old and have lost 5 stone. (photo)

Question

I have had a successful tummy tuck and arm lift, but I am very conscious of my thighs and I know that a thigh lift is pretty complex. Do you think bodytite lipo would be enough, or would I have too much loose skin?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thigh lift would likely produce a better result, but this will depend upon your goals and your tolerance for scars.

Thomas A. Pane, MD · Answer

In your case, Bodytite lipo will not be enough.  You have moderate skin laxity and loss of elasticity, so the thigh lift will be a much better procedure for you.  It is not that the procedure is necessarily complex, but for various reasons some surgeons do not like to perform this operation.  In our practice, this is a routine procedure and I would not do a longitudinal (down the leg) incision in your case, as your laxity is all up at the top.  As long as your health is otherwise fine, you should do well here.  Done properly, the procedure involves very little blood loss and provides a good improvement to the thighs.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photo you might be a good candidate for BodyTite. BodyTite is a minimally-invasive body contouring procedure that utilizes radio-frequency assisted lipolysis. It combines two successful technologies into a double-duty procedure that reduces fat while simultaneously tightening the skin. Traditional liposuction removes excess fat and then relies on the skin to contract smoothly over the area on its own. BodyTite reduces fat without leaving behind wrinkly or saggy skin thru the use of radio-frequency. For more information, please make sure you get a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Hi There Thank you for your question and photograph.Being an expert in Bodytite I would say that it is possible but you would get a much better and quicker result with a thigh lift procedure.Kind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics

Spero Theodorou, MD · Answer

Unfortunately looking at your pics you are not a candidate for bodytite. The skin does not appear to have enough elasticity to tighten. A thigh lift is recommended.

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