Can't Live with Divots & Wavy Thighs 5 Years After Bad Lipo, What Can Be Done?

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Dear Doctors, Sorry I can't provide a photo, but I can describe my issue. I had lipo on my inner & outer thighs 5 years ago, and haven't been able to wear a bathing suit since. The lipo caused divots (which look like cellulite) on my outer thighs, & my inner thighs are wavy. I spin 5 days a week, hike etc.. but my legs look horrible! I am not asking for a cure for cellulite, but desperately need some advice on how to improve these divots on my outer thighs, and the wavy inner thighs. Thanks!!

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

Wavy areas or contour deformities of the legs are certainly not the norm after liposuction but are a known complication. Without an exam it's difficult to say what is best in your case but fat injections and in some cases well placed additional spot liposuction can help. The areas will never be perfect but these techniques can make them better. Best of luck! Dr Kerr

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

Your description sounds like overly aggressive liposuction of thighs. That may be partially correctable but in my experience is never completely correctable.
	
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John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Liposuction is probably the most imprecise procedure we do and waviness can be common, especially on the inner thighs and in patients older than 40. And it depends too on the quality of your skin and in some cases of very loose wavy skin, a thigh lift might be the only way to smooth that out.. In smaller areas, fat injection may work as well...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Waviness on thighs is tough to deal with. This could be natural changes of the thigh skin, contour irregularities from liposuction, or loose skin.  Hard to say without and exam, and can't say what if anything would be helpful without that information.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The dents and waves on the inner and outer thigh can be the result of poorly done liposuction, though can also result from poor skin elasticity which makes imperfections more apparent. It might be possible to spot suction the areas, and fat graft where able to smooth out the result. Repairs can be difficult.
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Can't Live with Divots & Wavy Thighs 5 Years After Bad Lipo, What Can Be Done?

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Can't Live with Divots & Wavy Thighs 5 Years After Bad Lipo, What Can Be Done?

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Answer: Waviness on thighs

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Answer: Dents and waves after liposuction

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