Loose skin after lipo. Is my only hope really a thigh lift? (Photo)

It does appear you have some mild to moderate skin laxity. Some options to consider instead of a thigh lift are BodyTite and Morpheus8. BodyTite is a minimally invasive procedure that uses RF technology both above and just under the skin to tighten the tissues. No general anesthesia is required. Morpheus8 is sometimes added to optimize results. It improves overall skin tone and texture. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

Thigh lifts generally only improve laxity of the inner thighs. We usually just do thigh lifts on the outer thighs and severe weight reduction patients. Most skin tightening procedures don't make a significant improvement.

Hi Anderson82,

Thank you for your question regarding loose skin after liposuction and whether a thigh lift is your only viable option. I appreciate the history and pictures you've shared. Upon analyzing your pictures, it's clear that the issue you're facing is loose thigh skin. Some of the fat was removed with thigh liposuction, leaving you with loose, indented thigh skin. You and your doctor are correct in assessing the condition of your outer thighs. The problem is skin laxity, not excess fat. Further liposuction would only exacerbate the skin laxity rather than improve it.

Given that the primary issue on your thighs is excess skin and not fat, the most effective way to address this is through a hip lift. This procedure involves making an incision over the hip region and lifting the outer thighs. Often, a hip lift is combined with an extended tummy tuck or a 360 circumferential lower body lift. A hip lift can dramatically and significantly improve the appearance of the outer thigh.

Therefore, my recommendation would definitely be for a thigh lift, or more accurately, a hip lift, rather than additional liposuction. I hope this answers your questions regarding loose outer thigh skin post-liposuction and confirms that a thigh or hip lift is a suitable option for your situation.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen