I've lost quite a bit of weight and have loose skin/cellulite on my legs and butt. It looks much better when I pull up on my hip area. I don't think I need/want a full lower body lift, but would like to have some lift to my outer/upper thigh area/side of my butt. (What is still seen in a bikini bottom) Is it possible to have an extended tummy tuck, with the purpose of lifting that area? Thank you so much for your time!
December 18, 2014
Answer: Is it possible to combine a tummy tuck and an outer thigh lift? Yes it is possible, but most likely not the right approach to give you the best results. If you do that, there will be loose sagging tissue of your posterior buttocks, excess loose skin at the end of the incisions (affectionately called "dog ears"). By combining the incisions from the lateral thighs, it takes another 5 inches. The scar from the lower body lift can be made in a gull wing fashion that can be covered by most bikini bottoms. This is done together with an abdominoplasty. See a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Is it possible to combine a tummy tuck and an outer thigh lift? Yes it is possible, but most likely not the right approach to give you the best results. If you do that, there will be loose sagging tissue of your posterior buttocks, excess loose skin at the end of the incisions (affectionately called "dog ears"). By combining the incisions from the lateral thighs, it takes another 5 inches. The scar from the lower body lift can be made in a gull wing fashion that can be covered by most bikini bottoms. This is done together with an abdominoplasty. See a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Possibly... Thank you for your question. Without photos, I cannot say if you could be a possible candidate for a tummy tuck and outer thigh lift. However, it is possible to do both procedures simultaneously. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation. Best Regards, Dr. Newall
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Possibly... Thank you for your question. Without photos, I cannot say if you could be a possible candidate for a tummy tuck and outer thigh lift. However, it is possible to do both procedures simultaneously. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation. Best Regards, Dr. Newall
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