Are there any surgery procedures to help with loose skin above my knees? (Photo)

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your inquiry! By your photos, you would be a great candidate for a thigh lift removing extra skin laxity. We would love to meet with you in person or virtually for a consultation. I recommend scheduling with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself to help you reach your goals and create a surgical plan for you!

Thank you for your question regarding loose skin above the knees. There are two primary surgical options that can help tighten this area and remove excess skin.

The first option is a vertical medial knee reduction, which involves placing an incision along the inseam of your knee, similar to where the seam of a pair of jeans would be. This procedure removes an elliptical section of skin and fat, pulling the excess skin inward to tighten the knee area. The advantage of this procedure is that the scar is relatively well-hidden along the inside of the knee. However, only a limited amount of skin can be removed with this method, and since the incision crosses a natural crease, healing may be a bit slower.

The second option is the horseshoe technique, where an incision is made around the upper knee, above the kneecap (patella), in a horseshoe shape. This method allows for a more substantial removal of excess skin and fat, providing a more dramatic result. However, the scar from this procedure is more visible than with the vertical medial knee reduction, so the decision largely depends on your preference for scar concealment versus more noticeable results.

Both options can be effective in reducing loose skin around the knees, and the choice between them will depend on your aesthetic goals and how comfortable you are with the visibility of the resulting scar. I recommend consulting with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to help you decide which approach is best suited to your needs.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

There is no good procedure to specifically help extra skin just above your knees. You may be a candidate for a thighplasty, which would help tighten the skin of the inside of your thighs. This produces a very significant scar. The skin above your knees probably would not be helped.

Treating excess skin of the legs comes down to a few major factors.
1. How much excess skin do you have?
2. Do you have any fat deposits?
3. Are you ok with a visible scar?

Based on the photos. it appears there is moderate to severe skin laxity of the thighs, mostly the anterior ( front) and inner thighs. with minimal fat deposits. This is commonly seen with massive weight loss and also aging.

Treatment typically would be a inner thigh lift which includes a vertical scar down the leg to allow for removal of the loose skin. For patients that do not wish to have a visible scar. Skin tightening with energy devices such as Renuvion or BodyTite can be done to help remove some of the laxity. However, when the laxity is severe as in this case, the energy devices are not as effective and can sometimes make the laxity more obvious.

Based on the degree of skin laxity shown in the photo a thigh lift would be recommended for you. This procedure involves an incision that will run the length of the inner thigh to about the knee level and a portion of the crease of the inner thigh. The purpose is to remove excess skin and contour the thigh. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.