What are my options to improve legs? (Photo)

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Late 30's and looking to improve upper thighs. I workout often but still have this upper thigh fat . It's partially genetic as other family members that are thinner have the same distribution. Not ready for thigh lift scars and my skin is not that loose, it seems more like fat. What are my options? Would lipo and some skin tightening technique work?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos you can consider liposuction of the thighs.  Adding J-Plasma may be helpful for skin tightening as well.  As an in person consultation is always best, visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.  I've included a video on how J-Plasma works that I hope you find helpful.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, your history, and your pictures. Since you specifically said, you do not want a thigh lift, your options are limited. The options include Morpheus 8, J plasma, and possibly liposuction with VASER. I would be very conservative with liposuction because you may have more wrinkles and dimpling due to further liposuction. In my opinion, your best results would be obtained with a thigh lift. Unfortunately, you do not want that procedure. Therefore, the next best option, in my opinion, would be Morpheus 8 treatment. You may need three or more treatments to effectively get the results that you desire. If you do embark upon liposuction, I would suggest you definitely have a VASER liposuction procedure, but the procedure should be minimal. Your surgeon should not be aggressive withthe technique because you may end up with more skin ripples than you currently have. I hope this helps answer your question regarding options to treat your thighs.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Katzen

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Looking at the photos you have provided I would suggest doing some liposuction of the inner and outer thighs and some cellulaze.  Liposuction will help reduce the size of the legs and cellulaze will help with skin tightening and cellulite treatment.  Although cellulaze won't get rid of 100% of the cellulite we do typically see a nice improvement.  I would suggest speaking with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and make a surgical plan.  Best of luck to you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lagomorphy,
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

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Thank you, Lagomorphy for your question and photographs.
 Photographic evaluation is incomplete without personal examination to give the most appropriate answer
 However from the photographs, it seems that,
You have a lot of cellulite and VASER liposuction will help reduce the excess fat and volume while VASER smooth will help lessen cellulite.

Please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon near you and discuss this in detail.
Wish you an alluring look.

What are my options to improve legs? (Photo)

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Answer: Leg improvement

Answer: Leg improvement

Answer: VASER liposuction combined with VASER smooth.

Answer: VASER liposuction combined with VASER smooth.

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What are my options to improve legs? (Photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Leg improvement

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Answer: VASER liposuction combined with VASER smooth.

Answer: VASER liposuction combined with VASER smooth.

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