Lipo of Inner Thigh? (photo)

            I think that you will need to be examined, because the pictures suggest that skin laxity after liposuction may be an issue.  Conservative liposuction can always be performed, but this will probably not give you the result you desire.  The best result may come from aggressive liposuction and a thigh lift with the scar hidden in the groin crease.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Hello Vangirl. Thanks so much for your question and photos. Without examining you I cannot recommend a particular operation at this time. However, a general recommendation for a situation similar to yours might involve performing a conservative or limited amount of liposuction. Having stretch marks in the area may cause the skin not to tighten up as expected. Please see an experienced PS in your area. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Inner thigh liposuction has to be done carefully to avoid having excess loose skin after the procedure.  There is a trade off.

Liposuction of the medial thigh can be difficult because of skin laxity and the potential for contour irregularities.  That said it is a common area to treat in this fashion.  Another option that I frequently use on the inner thigh is CoolSculpting which is non-invasive and less likely to produce contour issues- you can find a local plastic surgeon that offers both and see what he or she recommends!

The inner thigh is a tricky area for liposuction. The skin is thinner there and is more sensitive than other areas. Compare it to your outer thigh. Thin skin will show liposuction irregularities easier than thick skin. Think what happens when you cover a chair with a thin sheet versus a thick rug. When you wear a swimsuit your inner thighs are right next to each other and any differences can be easily seen. This area has good blood supply and small tender blood clots can form which can be nuisance when they bump at every step. The best candidate for this has quite good skin tone in this area. This should only be done by an experienced plastic surgeon.