I recently got liposuction and was told that uneven results were a possibility due to skin sagging. I hoped to avoid this but as you can see, my inner thighs are uneven. What is the best way to treat this? Ultherapy (off-label)? Thread lift? Thigh tuck?
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July 8, 2014
Answer: Uneven Thighs Post Liposuction
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I assume that you have lymphedema -swelling of the lower legs.Liposuction can help this condition -But you cannot have surgery of any kind when on blood thinners.Discuss what you are considering with your hematologist.See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about the liposuctionBoth doctors should...
In reviewing your pictures, it looks like you have had liposuction. As part of the healing process, the body generates swelling fluid and immature collagen, or scar tissue, in the areas operated upon. This causes tightness and burning. Over time, the swelling will go away and the collagen will...
Your physician will prescribe pain meds for you. Most patients will require narcotic meds during the immediate post operative period but can usually switch to OTC meds after 5-7 days. Everyone is different in their pain tolerance levels.
