2 years post op - what can I do to correct indent from thigh lift? (photos)

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Hi. About two years ago I got a thigh lift done. My doctor didn't run the thigh lift down to my knee, he stopped mid thigh. I was left with my knees looking very disproportionate to the rest of legs because of that. Then I developed a seroma that needed to be surgically removed and he did a scar revision. I came out with a prominent indent in my right leg that I am so horrified to look at. It looks like dead space. I don't know how I can fix this please help. What are my options?

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!  One option would be fat transfer to the area of concern.  We would love to meet and discuss your goals.  Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your history and concerns. Based on your description, it sounds like you’ve had some challenging outcomes following your thigh lift, particularly with the indentations and disproportionate appearance in your legs. Fortunately, there are options to help improve the appearance of your thighs.

The best and most recommended option for addressing the indentations is fat transfer. In this procedure, fat can be harvested from areas such as your abdomen, love handles, or lower back. The fat is then processed and purified before being injected into the areas of indentation, particularly in your inner or medial thigh. Fat transfer is often the most effective solution for smoothing out indentations, providing more natural-looking results.

An alternative option would be to consider a revision of your thigh lift. This would involve removing additional excess skin and fat from above and below the area of indentation to even out the contour. However, many plastic surgeons agree that this is not the ideal solution compared to fat transfer, as it might not achieve as smooth or natural of a result.

Most plastic surgeons would agree that fat transfer offers the best chance of improving the appearance of your thighs and correcting the indent. It’s a minimally invasive approach that can provide long-lasting results.

I hope this helps guide you toward the right solution for your thigh contour correction.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

One technique would be to do fat transfer to that area and perhaps aspiration of fat to the surrounding areas to make it look more uniform.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An evaluation of the inner thigh is needed for the best recommendation.  Contour with fat grafting will likely improve your results.  A scar revision may also be indicated.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A fat transfer can be done to help fill in the dents. You may need more than one transfer since only so much fat can be placed in that area at one time.

2 years post op - what can I do to correct indent from thigh lift? (photos)

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