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Thigh Lift and Lipo After 170lb Weight Loss - Aiea, HI

UPDATED FROM CyndilW
9 months post

Total disappointment

$13,000
After 9 months and a LOT of pain and money, I am still not planning on ever wearing a bathing suit or shorts. My pants fit the same. Legs are a bit smaller but still just as lumpy and disgusting as ever. Complete waste of time and money! Pics are before and after. I am so upset that I wasted so much money. When we get ready to go to the beach, I just want to cry. I had the surgery because we live in Hawaii and I wanted to feel comfortable wearing a swimsuit. Unfortunately, still wearing board shorts.

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Jeff T. Healy, MD

Jeff T. Healy, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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So sorry. I lost 120 lbs. (personal trainer/diet) and like you my legs were my last surgery. I had an extended Medial thigh lift with lipo. I too have the same issue, only I still have a lot of cellulite and excess skin. I looked into a PS that offers Skintyte, but he said given the severity he didn't feel I'd be pleased and have minimal improvement. He did refer to another PS and suggested Cellulaze. I've just not seen dramatic results in any pics with the process although it was suggested I would have good results. More money, little hope!
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I lost 170 lbs after gastric bypass 8 years ago. I...

I lost 170 lbs after gastric bypass 8 years ago. I had a tummy tuck, breast and arm lift the following year but never got around to having my legs done. I have been very unhappy with my thighs ever since.....never wearing a swimsuit and rarely wearing shorts. I'm glad I decided to go to Dr Healy. I had the surgery 5 weeks ago. So far, everything is going well...healing nicely. Results aren't quite where I was hoping yet but there's still swelling. I am very impressed with my incisions....even after only 5 weeks. I can already tell that the scars will be very faint.

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Hello, happy everything is going well with your recovery. I am having a thigh lift in December. Can you tell me about the surgery? Were you in a lot of pain? Where is your incision? Sorry to bombard you with questions... Thanks
Hi. Yes, it has been very painful but I have Fibromyalgia so I think that has had something to do with my pain levels. My incision is on the inside thighs from the bottom of my knee up to my groin area. I have had a lot of swelling which has been frustrating. It's been over 6 weeks now so recovery has taken a lot longer than I anticipated. Everyone is different but just know that this is a major surgery and recovery could take some time. I have been fortunate that I didn't have any problems with my incisions opening up like I've seen other people have problems with.
Good luck with your surgery!
Thank you for the kind words. You are making good progress.
Do insurance cover it at all?
No
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