Best fix for botched Liposuction? Fat transfer to thighs, thigh lift, or both? (photos)

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Late 30s, 5'5, 165lbs BMI 27. In 12/19 I had a TT & breast reduction. In 8/20 I had a fat transfer to the breast to fill the upper pole & correct asymmetry issues. I asked to only lipo the upper thigh close to my groin, but woke up to find lipo marks at my knees and my entire inner thigh lipo'd. I am now left with severe dents, unsightly cellulite, & loose skin. All my weight has shifted to the outer thigh & I feel a unbalanced. Is there any chance of fixing this? B/F & after pics included. Help

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding how to fix botched liposuction of the inner thigh and whether it is possible to set this liposuction with fat transfer or a thigh lift. By close examining your pictures and history, it appears now that you have excess skin of the inner thigh as well as a lack of underlying tissue support, mainly inner thigh fat. I would suggest you first start with fat transfer to the inner thigh. I've successfully performed fat transfer to the inner thigh in cases such as yours. Ideally, this only surgery will correct your issues. If unsatisfied with the outcome, you may require a thigh lift. Due to the extent of skin laxity, you may need either a crescent thigh lift or a longitudinal vertical medial thigh reduction with an incision from the groin partially down the inner thigh. Either way, I would start with fat transfer first. If you do not have areas of fat collection, you may need to gain weight for the fat transfer. Thank you for your question regarding how to fix botched liposuction of the inner thigh and whether it is possible to set this liposuction with fat transfer or a thigh lift.
I specialize in thigh lifts.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the thigh reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the thigh lift, thigh reduction, vertical thigh lift, medial thigh lift, spiral thigh lift, crescent thigh lift, or thigh lipo, please contact my office.   Please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing thigh lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 thigh lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ms.millie,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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