What can I do about my sad looking thighs? (Photo)

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I’m a woman in my 50s and I’m way too young to have legs that look like this. I have suffered severe muscle atrophy because of advanced hip arthritis and not able to workout. Wondering if a thigh lift is needed. What can I do so I can feel like myself again?

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!!  From the photos sent, it would appear that a thigh lift would be advised.  We would love to have a face to face with you for a hands-on approach.  Schedule a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon so that we can help you reach your goals.

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. A thigh lift would help address contour deformity and loose skin on the back of, the middle of, and the front of your legs. The lateral (outside) of your legs might need to be addressed with an additional treatment - a consultation is needed to review your anatomy and options with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You can do a thigh lift.  This will increase the skin tone and hopefully smooth out the contour deformities.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your pictures, it looks like you would be a great candidate for Collagen Induction Therapy (also called Needling).

Best of luck !

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