Could I qualify for an inner and outer thigh lift? Previously had lipo to the legs and left with loose skin. (photos)

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Following 2 Prior lipos to the legs, I was left with loose skin with poor elasticity. I would like to get an outer thigh lift and/ or an inner thigh lift. Please could you tell me if from the photos I look like a good candidate for this?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding if you qualify for an inner and outer thigh lift. Based on your history and pictures, you have excess loose skin that can not be corrected with further liposuction. I do not believe other techniques without surgical incisions would significantly improve your thighs. Therefore, I think a thigh lift is your only solution. Regarding your outer thighs, in examining the picture from the left where you're lifting the outer thigh, I suggest a hip lift or an outer thigh lift. This is done through an incision from the posterior abdomen towards the buttock. It is in the area you are pinching; this lifts the outer hip and the outer thigh. This is called a hip lift, and the excision is in the shape of a crescent, but this scar should be hidden under reasonable clothing.
Regarding the inner thigh, you provided a picture where you pinch the inner thigh. Therefore, I would suggest an inner thigh lift. Several forms of thigh lifts include the crescent, spiral, T-incision, modified longitudinal vertical, and longitudinal medial thigh lift. If your inner knees bother you, I will carry the incision from the groin to the knee. If the upper third of the thigh bothers you, I suggest either the crescent lift or the modified vertical longitudinal thigh lift.
During the crescent thigh lift, a crescent area of skin and fat is removed in the upper inner area, a third of the thigh. During the modified vertical medial thigh lift, an incision is made from the groin partially down the inner thigh to the point where it stops bothering and extends several inches to remove the dog's ear. The inner thigh lift and the outer thigh lift can be combined in the same procedure. These procedures are performed under general anesthesia under the guidance of a board-certified anesthesiologist. These procedures in my practice are performed on an outpatient basis; however, two nights at the recovery center are required. Drains would be required and would remain for about 1-2 weeks. A garment will also be necessary for six weeks. I hope these answers help to clarify what to do with your inner and outer thighs after liposuction.

I specialize in thigh lifts.  I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the thigh reduction.  If you have any more questions regarding the thigh lift, thigh reduction, vertical thigh lift, medial thigh lift, spiral thigh lift, crescent thigh lift, or thigh lipo, please contact my office.   Please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing thigh lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 thigh lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

While an in person consultation is needed you appear to have minimal laxity. The scars from the procedure would be significant. Proceed carefully with the guidance of a well respected board certified plastic surgeon. Good Luck!

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

Yes. There are are surgical options. The best option might be a lower body lift to directly excise the excess skin in a circumferential fashion

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it doesn't appear that you would achieve enough of an improvement from this surgery to make the extensive scars worth it.  You may want to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to determine if you are a good candidate for J Plasma or BodyTite for skin tightening.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

These procedures result in pretty large scars on the inside of the legs up to the groin area and across your waist.  From your photos I would not anticipate that your issue rises to the level of warranting such an aggressive approach.  I would recommend a little liposuction.

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