Which procedures would you suggest for my lower body ?

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In 2009 I had weight loss surgery. I have lots of lose skin and cellulite specifically in my lower half. My greatest areas of concerns are abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees and calves.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is wonderful what you have achieved with the weight loss!!!
Based on your photos you are candidate first for a Lower body lift which in my hands is 360
Skin resection, muscle repair, mons lift, outer and front thigh lifting, real buttocks lift, liposuction to waist, lower back and outer thighs
As separated procedure Inner Vertical Thigh tightening with liposuction to almost 360 of thighs and calves. Recovery is very rough so I won’t recommend to combine with anything else. 
Be encouraged!!
Dr. Cárdenas

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss!  From your photos it appears you would benefit from a tummy tuck with liposuction of hips and thighs.  For cellulite you can consider an exciting treatment called Aveli which improves cellulite in this area.  See my website for more details.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your lower body after massive weight loss. Based on your pictures and your history weight loss, I would suggest a 360 circumferential lower body lift combined with a longitudinal vertical medial thigh with thigh liposuction. These procedures can be combined as one surgery performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient or inpatient basis. During the 360 circumferential lower body lift, the abdomen is flattened by the removal of excess skin and fat of the abdomen. The mons region is also lifted and reduced. The hips are also lifted and reduced. The outer thighs are lifted, and the cellulite is diminished. Also, the buttock is lifted and reduced during a 360 body lift. Often I perform the thigh lift at the same time. However, if you wish, the thigh lift can be postponed for a secondary surgery approximately one or two months later. During the longitude vertical medial thigh lift, thigh liposuction is done from the groin to the knee. Then a large elliptical area of skin and fat is removed from the inner thigh to the knee. This will get rid of the excess skin and fat on the inner thigh. For these combined procedures, plan a 2 to 3 weeks recovery. You’ll need to wear compression garments for approximately six weeks. You can probably return to a sitting type of job at approximately 2 to 3 weeks. More active jobs require a longer recovery, perhaps 3 to 4 weeks.
All in all, these are very rewarding procedures, and you should obtain significant improvement in your body shape. Before any surgery is contemplated, consultations are in order. Good luck. 
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.)

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