Lipo or True Sculpt to legs?

Question

Hello- I'm 57 with flabby inner thighs and knees, otherwise in good shape. Would lipo ,True Sculpt (does this really work for people in my age range or at all)or some other procedure be an option for good results ? Please help...

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Without photos and in person evaluation, one can give you very generalized answer. In your age where skin laxity is significant due to a thin, stretched skin, it is not likely that any procedure short of skin excision (thigh lift) would create satisfactory result. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jklugo,
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

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Ms. Luga,
Photos would aid us in our options.  That being said, with your age and description of loose thigh and knee skin, I would CERTAINLY avoid any liposuction or claims of significant skin tightening.  I have seen far too many post op casualties of false promises with desires for their pre-op condition again.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

When discussing the right procedure for optimal results you have to consider fat, as well as redundant skin. If you liposuction all the fat out, there will be skin left over. The amount of redundant skin that will result from liposuction dictates if you are a candidate for liposuction or if you need a cut. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound-assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Considering how many women there are who don’t like the upper 1/3 of their inner thigh there is remarkably a few treatments that actually work and deliver.

Liposuction does not address skin elasticity and unfortunately loose skin contribute greatly to contour in this area. This means that removing the fat does not typically create the contoured change patients are hoping for.

Muscle strengthening with a use of a device or exercise it’s not going to impact your skin and fat layer so it is unlikely to have much of an impact.

The truth is we don’t have any great treatment for flabby thighs which unfortunately tends to be on women.

Liposuction may be an option for younger women with tight skin

A thigh lift may be an option for patients with significant skin laxity.

I wish I could be of more help. Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Lipo or True Sculpt to legs?

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