Will liposuction and fat grafting work for droopy wrinkly knees? (Photos)

Based on your pictures I would recommend Body Tite of you knees to tighten the area.Always see a board certified PS.

For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a lifting procedure. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for your question and I think you would best be served by a consultation in person.  That being said, these procedures work best on patients who have overall good skin quality that will respond well to both the liposuction and fat grafting procedures-- this would be my biggest concern in grafting this area of the body.  I would definitely see surgeons who perform fat grafting commonly prior to making any decisions about proceeding, as you are correct, sometimes a procedure may do more harm than good.  Great question and best of luck!

Dear LooseLegs,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a treatment, 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

Thermi RF is a radiofrequency treatment that is performed in the office.  A small incision is made, using local anesthesia, and the area is infused with a small amount of tumescent fluid.  The radiofrequency tip is inserted and heat delivered to the area to tighten the skin.  We have had great results with anterior and medical knees using this procedure.

Hi dear, thank you for your question.Liposuction may help improve the appearance of your thighs and upper body but those wrinkles in your knees will only improve with exercise and fat lost. It may provide a better look but can not assure that it will work perfectly so do not recommend it.Hope this helps and good luck!Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

When a patient has severely loose skin that has poor elasticity there needs to be excision and redraping.  Liposuction is excellent for removing deep fat and contouring the extremities.  Loose skin can some times be tightened with liposuction techniques and energy sources but this works best in young patients with good skin elasticity.  

Thank you for your question. Looking at your photos, it appears you have loose skin at your knees. Liposuction and fat grafting will not correct loose skin and I believe you will be unhappy. We have had good results with Thermi for loose skin around the knees. Good luck.

This is a tough area to fat graft as there are bony prominences in the area and there is a lot of motion here.  Also your skin is loose which will not change much with fat grafting.  It is not a procedure we routinely perform.  See a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss

I do not think you will be happy with liposuction and fat graphing.  The issue with your knees is the quality of the skin. Unfortunately we do not have a treatment to renew skin around the knee.  There are surgeries to remove the loose skin however the scar is in a obvious place.