Dimply loose skin on one leg - what are my options? (photos)

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I have a severe indentation and loose skin on one leg,my other leg is fine and I don’t understand. The rest of my body is in very good shape, I know there are procedures like cellulaze or Cellini a but I’m looking for something more to tighten the skin. When I pull the skin up the dimples disappear

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what to do about skin dumpling on your leg. Let’s carefully examine your picture. In the photo, you have loose skin and cellulite. Specifically, in your history, you also mention when you pull up your skin, the dimpling disappears. In my opinion, the dimpling is due to scar tissue from the skin to the connective tissue underneath. Therefore this needs to be divided. Also, in my opinion, once these fibers are divided, you will still have loose skin. Therefore, the skin needs to be lifted and an incision would need to be made in the upper portion of your buttock and the buttock and lateral thigh will need to be lifted. I do not believe Cellulase will significantly help. So your legs will cut the vertical scar fibers, but then you’ll be left with loose skin. Presently the cellulite is keeping the skin up; once these are cut, I believe the skin will sag. Therefore I would suggest a Posterior Buttock left. These procedures are done under general anesthesia and take approximately 3 to 4 hours to perform. Good luck. Thank you.
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, and International College of 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 Nygirl1818,
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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An in person examination is always best, but there may be several options to help with your concern.  You may be a candidate for Aveli which is an exciting new treatment to address cellulite.  It's non surgical and has shown impressive results.  If the skin is quite lax on the leg you can consider a thigh lift, but from the limited photo it doesn't appear that would be necessary.  Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Dimply loose skin on one leg - what are my options? (photos)

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