Is There Anything I Can Do for my Legs? The Skin is Very Crepy with No Skin Elasticity in Both my Thighs and Calves? (photo)

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I am 53 yrs old, 5'8" and 133 lbs. I noticed my legs changing around 49 yrs old - I am so embarrassed of my legs at this point that I won't be seen in shorts, skirts/dresses (without opaque pantyhose) or bathing suits. I have tried thermage for $2500 - terribly painful and no positive results. I had a total hysterectomy at 38 and have been on premarin since then - not sure if this could have anything to do with it. Sure genetics plays a part in all of this..greatly appreciate any suggestions

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your legs. The skin is crepy with no skin elasticity. Based on your pictures and your history, I would suggest Morpheus8. Morpheus8 combines several novel conditions, including collagen stimulation and heat. I do not think your legs need isolated liposuction. If isolated liposuction were performed, your legs would become worse. The reason they would become worse is that your skin is creepy already. If there were underlying fat, the legs would become more wrinkled. You may consider a thigh plasty or thigh reduction. During this procedure, thigh liposuction is performed in combination with thigh skin removal. During this procedure, an incision is made from the groin to the knee. To me, it seems rather extreme to undergo a thigh plasty. Therefore, as I mentioned above that you go forth Morpheus8 typically. Morpheus8 is done in the office with a local anesthetic. Again please seek a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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.)

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

Although your pictures are helpful, it's virtually impossible to make a specific recommendation without a physical examination. Based on what we know, correction of this problem will most likely require some type of thigh lift procedure. Non-surgical treatment for thigh skin laxity is usually always unsuccessful.A variety of thigh lift options are available to treat this problem. These need to be tailored to address the patient's anatomic findings and aesthetic goals. They often involve trade-offs between loose skin and scarring.For these reasons, it's appropriate to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic deformities and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I perform dozens of thigh lifts a year.  An extended medial thigh lift may be the procedure for you.  An exam would be necessary to confirm.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of body contouring procedures each year.  Look at website before and after photos and decide which surgeon can give the results you desire.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Ali Adibfar, MD, DDS · Answer

Hello ;

	it seems that you have a degree of thigh ( and perhaps posterior thigh /buttock) laxity which will not respond to any non surgical intervention.

	You will have much improvement with a thigh lift . This may range from a short scar medial thigh lift to a more global improvement if you combine it with circumferential body lift

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Loose skin of the inner, anterior and lateral thighs can be a problem for many women.  The inner thigh lift has gone through many stages over the years.  The original description for an inner thigh lift used a U shaped incision beginning in the buttocks crease and extending anteriorly along the groin.  This method elevated the skin in a pure vertical direction.  With experience gained performing thigh lifts on massive weight loss patients we have found that an extended medial thigh lifts shifting the skin flap in a superior and lateral direction work the best.  In general the thinner the thigh the better the overall result since there is less weight to pull the scar down.  It is this downward migration of the scar that can be problematic for some patients.

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