Is Renuvion really worth it? Or should I just do a thigh lift if I want the max results? (Photo)

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A Dr recommended just lipo and renuvion when I was told b multiple drs I need a thigh lift and lipo. I want the best results possible for slim legs. PLEASE HELP! Does renuvion really work that well to give me smooth thighs

Brady Harris, MD · Answer

Renuvion will not remove the cellulite devits in the skin. Liposuction will decrease the overall size of the thighs and Renuvion will remodel your collagen to tighten your skin approximately 30%. If you are seeking the most dramatic results possible, a thigh lift would be required though I do not think that is necessary for you as based off the photos you do not have an excessive amount of loose skin.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

On the posterior thighs, I would suggest Renuvion and even electromagnetic energy treatments to smooth your tissue. The long incision from the thigh tuck may not be worth it since excess skin is not the main issue.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In reality, there are no great treatments for your lower extremities.
In my opinion, treatments available are marginal at best.
There is no plastic surgeon on the planet who can give you the kind of legs you probably wish you had been born with.
Renuvion delivers next to nothing in comparison to Liposuction alone. I say that from several years of first-hand experience.
Delivering consistent quality, liposuction results is difficult, and the number of providers who truly mastered the procedure are in a small minority. Even then Liposuction will never make his skin smooth on individuals who have cellulite and skin laxity.
If I left, it’s a good procedure for individuals with severe skin Laxcity typically do to massive weight loss.
To get a clear understanding of what the procedure can, or cannot accomplish, I recommend insisting on seeing enough before, and after pictures to get a clear understanding of what average results look like in the hands of each provider of previous patients with similar body characteristics to your own.
During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients who had the procedure they are recommending. An experienced provider should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients.
The truth is, we don’t have good procedures for your condition.
Some improvements can be had. Reasonably good cellulite improvements can we had using Aveli. Liposuction can reduce thigh size, but will not improve skin characteristics or quality.
Being a well-informed, consumer, and particularly being extremely selective on, choosing a provider, seem like the most appropriate advice.
Generally speaking patients do not schedule enough consultations when choosing providers for cosmetic surgery. Finding the best provider who can competently describe what can and cannot be delivered from each surgical option, and then deliver consistent results based on quality and quantity of before and after pictures is paramount. 
Choose carefully,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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