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Thigh Lift with Lipo - Australia

UPDATED FROM CharlieJ
1 year post

Plus lipo on hips

CharlieJ
WORTH IT$13,000
I also had some lipo done on my hips and my bottom has been lifted and a wedge taken out of the back of my legs under my bottom to lift and tighten back of legs.

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Benjamin Norris, MbCHb, FRACS(Plast)

Benjamin Norris, MbCHb, FRACS(Plast)

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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July 5, 2014
Why can't I see any photos? So frustrating. I think you're the woman I pm'd last year! I'm glad you're happy with your surgeries!
July 6, 2014
Oh, I am sorry, just took them off this week, I got freaked out as they came up on Google. Of you want me to send you some let me know. Am happy to. Have you had it done yet?
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July 6, 2014
Oh please do! I had it done in Feb, along with the rear portion of a lower body lift. The entire surgery needs to be redone. Horrible results and worse scarring. I'd be thrilled to see what actual results should be. Thank you!
November 13, 2014
Hi thank you for sharing your journey. For some reason I cannot see your photos. We're they taken down? I am so happy that you are loving your results. I wish you many happy days showin off you new body!
November 14, 2014
Hello there, thank you for your wishes. Yes, I did take them down as I was really thrown by the fact that once I googled something to do with thigh lifts and my photo came up straight away, that was very confronting to me knowing it went there. Sorry I you can't see them. Yes, I am happy, but as time goes by you can still see some the cellulite. I am so happy to look good in jeans etc, you would never know of course I had cellulite, so yes, very happy to look good and no one knows the wiser. All the best to you and I hope it goes well. Cheers
November 14, 2014
thank you.
January 17, 2016
Hi there, could you please upload or forward photos again thanks
March 15, 2016
Hi charliej I'm also from Australia and considering a thigh lift but have found most reviews are from the US. Would you please be able to pm your photos as I'm more worried about what the scars look like verses the results further down the track. It seems everyones happy at first then 4-6 mths later need revisions or there doesnt seem to be much difference considering the massive scars they've had. Cheers
March 16, 2016
Hi
What state are you in? You haven't written any profile about yourself and what you are looking at doing. I am very wary about who I send photos to as I have sent some before and never heard back from the person again. Sorry, just getting very cautious now.
March 16, 2016
Im sunny coast qld. Im looking at tt revision and lipo on thighs and knees. Sent photos to one surgeon who said I should have a thigh lift but after seeing alot of reviews not too sure now and they are all us surgeons. I'm 46 so my skin hasnt retracted well after losing alot of weight last year but I really dont like the look of the scars so far. Dont blame you for being wary I've seen a few creepy comments on here so don't worry if your not comfortable sending pix.
March 16, 2016
Hi, thanks for letting me know what you are wanting to do. Revision on your Tummy? Where did you have that done? Didn't the doctor do a good job?
My scars are in the groin and I had by butt lifted, I have scars on top of my butt and under. Scars cannot be seen in undies, that is, undies that cover up....lol. I will post some pics soon for you. Where did the surgeon say he would be putting the scars as I know some women have to have it down down the legs.
My doctor Ben Norris in Bondi Junction does good work, I am really happy with my scars.
Can you send me your private email address and I will send some pics.
Thighs are the hardest to get right, that's why I had 3 revisions, my doctor did it without extra charges as he says ' you have paid a lot for the first surgery, it's only fair to get it right!'
March 17, 2016
I had my tt in nz 13 yrs ago and no it wasnt good. I had big dog ears one side worse than the other and he over lipo one hip so very uneven. Very noticeable in clothes and theres also a dent in my tummy above the scar line in the centre. I didnt get back to that dr about the thigh lift as I was so shocked I only asked for tt revision and lipo on thighs. But now I've researched it a bit I'm still not sure if I need it. I was going to get the tt revision done this winter (too hot here for cg) but due to economic downfall our jobs not going so well so will look at it again next year (unless we win lotto lol).
March 17, 2016
Am happy to send pics to your private email.
I am so sorry you didn't get a good result, if you are like me it will bug you until it's fixed. Understand about jobs. I was made redundant a year ago, had to change my whole career.
Hope things look up for you. Btw I took some new pics today for you to see my results 2 and half years later.
March 17, 2016
Let me know if u have questions regarding the extended TT revision. Do u have any pics?
UPDATED FROM CharlieJ
1 year post

3rd Revision March 28, 2014

CharlieJ
I am over it now, I am finished getting it right, I am happy with the results. My doctor has given me great legs and butt! He does amazing work, the scars are so neat and fine and positioned well. It has taken a year to get the final result, but like i said it is my third revision. Apparently thigh lifts are the hardest to get right as they mark us up, but once on the table they can't stand us up to check if it is all even, my doctor did his best and has finished great. I wasn't charged anything more for the revision as he said i had paid a large amount to have it done orginally, so he is not going to charge anymore for fixing bits up that need it. He really is a good doctor, I have been very lucky to have him do the surgery. I have posted my 3rd revision photos up and as you can see it is all looking good.

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UPDATED FROM CharlieJ
11 months post

Revision photos of thighs

CharlieJ
Revision done 4 months ago, i need another revision as scars are uneven under my butt and the back of my legs are soft and still dimpled, I had asked for the backs to be lifted twice now, still wasn't done, so not keen on the way they look. I am very happy the way I look in clothes, but I want to wear shorts in public, still not 100% confident.

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January 20, 2014
I have had lipo 3 times! I've been told it does not get rid of cellulite, I gets rid of fat. That there's a difference and it can make cellulite worse. I'm also considering a butt lift but am def on the fence. My dr will not do lipo more than 3 times, but I need some fix! I'm not being at all negative here but from personal experience and other surgery- sometimes we can only work with and improve on what we got. Sometimes what we want we aren't actually physically able to have to the extent we want regardless of the surgery or surgeon. But I'd be happy with improvement. I must say ur improvement is incredible. Unsure about the uneven scars, did u ask him about that yet? You are incredibly brave tho! I'm scared just thinking about it! I think the wedge removal underneath would work great for me! My lipo or and cellulite is also bad on one side, drives me nuts! I have a good side in shorts and a bad side! Thanku so much for sharing ur pics and story. I'm heading to Sydney this week, I'm contemplating a consult.
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January 20, 2014
Aussie21, look into Cellulaze for your cellulite. I think you will be happy with that procedure:)
January 21, 2014
May I ask who you are going to see? Yes, I am much happier with my legs, couldn't believe I could get thinner legs. I have asked about the scars and I am going back in to see him on the 30th Jan, where he could fix it in his surgery office, but since then I have mentioned that I want the backs of my thighs lifted (which can't be done under local) and also asked about an arm lift, so I might wait til I can get it all done at once in say June. I am working out now more with squats, just started really getting back into working out, I am hoping I can improve as there is much less fat around my legs. I am also considering seeing 2 other doctors about my arms, those I really don't want to make the mistake of having them done and then regretting it, at least I can hide my legs, arms are a bit tricky to hide. Please let me know how you go and who you get to see.
January 21, 2014
Do you know anyone who has had this done?
January 21, 2014
Well I'm unsure of who to see yet. That's what I have been trying to find on realself but it's proving to be difficult. I was considering dr norris going off your 1st pics. But if your contemplating not going back its a left me hesitant. I'm not sure if it will improve the appearance or still look bad and be pointless. I asked the question on realself and posted pics, got one answer, didn't help me much at all. Finishing it hard to find out who is the best surgeon in aust for or America. If I could find out who the absolute best in these lifts are...well that's who I'd be going to. No matter the price. I'd def work on gym can make a big difference! When I work out and have lots of muscle it does help lift a lot however my skin still wrinkles :( still hang some degree of overhang! I don't know anyone that's had this done, doesn't seem too common.
January 23, 2014
Hey Aussie, let me know how you go please
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April 12, 2014
Yours is the only one on here out of all the thigh lifts I believe that has your incision like this. I haven't seen another doctor do that here in the states. But I think your surgeon did a GREAT job. I know…slippery slope isn't it though….we could all keep going in for revision and revision but it'll never be quite perfect. I think you look great my dear!
April 18, 2014
Thank you Sheeney. I have just posted my recent revision on march 28, back of thighs and butt lifted. Very happy, and the scar placement is really good. I am finally happy, I was before, but just wanted some extra bits fixed. Wow! You look amazing. Well done! You have lost so much weight and look incredible. Congrats on the hard work. In a brief, how long and how did you lose your weight. I will get to read your blog soon, but I am so run of my feet at the moment with work, overtime and study that I can only briefly look at my computer, emails etc and try to catch up reading your wonderful blog. You must be so proud and so much hard work has gone into to your fab body. Your tummy tuck in amazing! Thanks again for your comment :-)
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April 18, 2014
Glad you are happy :) Love your new pics. Thank you…it took me about 9 months to lose 90 pounds. The first couple of weeks I lost 20lbs. All said and done it was about a year to lose 115. Mostly lost through diet, mixed in with a little bit of exercise. But it's all on my blog :) Whenever you're in bed and bored it makes for a good read haha. Wait did I give you my blog? I don't recall. But I posted a lot of updates on our recent trips this past year…so lots of travel photos in addition to weight loss stuff of course. Maybe this is a dumb question…but do you love living in Australia?? I bet :) I've always wanted to go though…and hopefully will one day but that plane ride….man that's long haha. xxoo
April 19, 2014
Thanks Sheeney Yes, love living in Australia, I am lucky to have been born here. It seems to be more expensive to live here than the States....I have lived in California for 2 and half years, way back... loved it there, it was cheaper then, apparently you guys are way more cheaper to live still, alot of people I have come across, south african, french they say we are very expensive. But, we have a beautiful country and mostly great people. Hey! your flight over is only about 15 hours. I have travelled to France, England and boy thats a long way for us, i think the Paris trip ended up being 24-27 hours, now that is one big haul! Yes, I do intend to read your blog, you have just done so well and you are so tiny now, I wish when I could get slender arms like you have now....I have solid arms...in the genes, was going to have the tuck shop arms as we call it here....i think you call it bat wings, done, but i think i have pushed having 3 longish surgeries in one year enough for my body. Plus, those scars are a worry, people can't help but look at it...thats what I read, and I don't think my arms are so bad they need fixing like a person who has lost hundreds of pounds, i work out a lot, will just have to work harder on them i think, when i get older and they hanging probably will then...lol Do you have to work at your weight all the time? Or are you normally a small build?