Will a tummy tuck help pull up on upper thigh skin?

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I had a TT in 2005, then lipo in 2007. The tummy skin is lumpy and and it's sort of sagging again above the belly button. Also, my thighs seem to be drooping a bit, likely due to lipo in 2007. Is there a solution for medium thigh sagging on top of thigh and inner leg/thigh? (I can fix the low-tech way with shorts and skirts by using KT tape on top of thighs, but I would prefer a better solution!) It seems bodytite is extremely ineffective from reviews and pictures. Thank you!

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, if properly planned and designed if you want that it can be done with the same low, hidden bikini incision. Sometimes liposuction is done in combination to achieve this result too.

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions.First, bodytite will not help and has limited results even in the primary surgery.A proper high lateral tension abdominoplasty would help lift the thigh as well as the are at the pubic region. An experience surgeon can demonstrate this during an in-person consultation.Hope this helps. I'm available virtually to answer more questions.Leland Deane MD FACS2020 Castle Connolly Best Doctor

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear max1lucy,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. But is you have loose skin on your thighs, then you will probably need a thigh lift. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Steven M. Camp, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  A revision tummy tuck can help with the issues you describe above. It sounds like you need a bit more tailoring to help flatten your tummy and also pull the thigh skin up.  This type of incision will likely need to go a bit further back around the hips but a well trained board certified plastic surgeon will be able to keep your incision quite low to avoid showing in bikinis and low shorts.  All the best,Dr. Steven Camp

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