Lose skin around flanks after water assisted lipo for lipedema. What is the best solution for me? (Photos)

Question

Hello, I’m a 28 year old female who is needing help and advice please. I recently got diagnosed with Lipoedema and have had many litres taken out of my legs and flanks to help with this. 25 litres in total, water assisted lipoduction, no tightening etc. unfortunately left me with what I think is loose skin around my flanks? A sagging bottom, visible hip dips and dents and a lot of wavy skin on my outer thighs (it smooths out when I lift my hips). Can this be fixed and corrected? I’d Love a hourglass shape but not sure if it’s achievable. Please could I have some advice on the best approach?

Tek Przylecki, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, and thank you for your question. You have access skin/skin lack city as a result of volume loss for treatment of your lipedema to correct this, you would require a body lift for/possible thigh lift procedure. It would significantly improve your contour, but the trade-off is scaring from the incisions. As always, I recommend you seek consultation with a board certified Plastic surgeon. Best of luck on your journey!

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