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Finally Got Thigh Lift and Lipo! - Aventura, FL

Name: Finally Got Thigh Lift and Lipo! - Aventura, FL
Item: Adam Rubinstein, MD
Rating: 5
Author: TerriV63

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Finally took leap to fix what years of exercise...

TerriV63January 6, 2014

WORTH IT$9,000

Finally took leap to fix what years of exercise and diet could not-- got rid of those saddle bags on sides of legs and had inner thigh lift. I'm now about 5 weeks out, and feeling pretty good! Lost about 2 inches on each leg and have tighter appearance. My procedure involved incisions along inside of legs about 3/4 way each leg. I was very concerned about this, but my doctor did such a great job -- the incisions are straight and he did not need to go up into groin area, in other words, he only did what was absolutely necessary. Now as I am healing and swelling going down, I can definitely tell the difference. Pain at incision sites still there, but less so every day. This is most certainly a challenging procedure, but if you hate your thighs as much as I did, it is definitely worth it!

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Adam Rubinstein, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 31 Reviews

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Replies (6)

jules73

January 8, 2014

Congrats. I was going to have a thigh lift but chickened out and am just doing lipo with fingers crossed that will be enough! Love to see some pics..

TerriV63

January 9, 2014

Hopefully it will be just enough! Sometimes I think I should have done that first, let ALL the swelling go down, and then the lift. There is no doubt that I would have had to have the surgery because due to weight loss and age, I already had quite a bit of sagging skin. I promise I will post pictures soon. I just have to download the pics we have been taking to my computer and I'll upload. Look back again in a few days. Good luck with your lipo!

K_at_RealSelf

January 8, 2014

Welcome and thanks so much for sharing with us!

Glad everything went well and you're recovering nicely. How long is the recovery, in full, for this? Are you able to walk around normally now?

TerriV63

January 9, 2014

Hi Kirsty, yes, I'm 5 weeks out and walking (and running!) quite well. The incisions are sore in the sense that I know they are there, but quite well healed. I massage my thighs overall -- and gently around the incisions -- every day in the shower, and that made the bruises go away and swelling decline rather quickly. Overall, it was 10 days before I felt comfortable enough to drive, go to work (at a desk job) and a good 4 weeks before I felt someone normal and able to start running again. I walked every day, even the day after surgery (obviously, not far at first). Lots of hydration, good nutrition, etc. Doctor says that in 2 more months it will be like nothing happened, and I'm beginning to believe him. Of course, I will still have the results!

K_at_RealSelf

January 10, 2014

Thanks for the updates, that's awesome, I'm glad you're feeling well! I know I'll need this surgery in the future and honestly, I ahve a really low pain tolerance. I'm just worried about the first coule of weeks, the pain, will I split mys titches while getting up/down, walking/lying, etc... I think I'm just a worry wart! ;-)

2ndGoAtIt

August 8, 2018

So glad for you. And your doctor did an excellent job! I’m currently having consultations with various Plastic Surgeons in my area and it seems to me that most doctors are not 100% confident doing is. I Really Want this but not looking to be someone’s Guinea pig. Curious where & who did your procedure? Thanks in advance.

UPDATED FROM TerriV63

1 month post

?I'm 5 weeks out and walking...

TerriV63January 10, 2014

I'm 5 weeks out and walking (and running!) quite well. The incisions are sore in the sense that I know they are there, but quite well healed. I massage my thighs overall -- and gently around the incisions -- every day in the shower, and that made the bruises go away and swelling decline rather quickly. Overall, it was 10 days before I felt comfortable enough to drive, go to work (at a desk job) and a good 4 weeks before I felt someone normal and able to start running again. I walked every day, even the day after surgery (obviously, not far at first). Lots of hydration, good nutrition, etc. Doctor says that in 2 more months it will be like nothing happened, and I'm beginning to believe him. Of course, I will still have the results!

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Beach girl66

January 22, 2014

Glad to here your doing good! You should post your pics.. Thanks for the update!

SuKo

January 23, 2014

Thanks so much for sharing your info! I too look forward to your pics. I need to do this, but need to find the right ps.

TerriV63

February 5, 2014

Posted pics Suko - check them out.

UPDATED FROM TerriV63

2 months post

Finally Got pictures of thigh lift

TerriV63February 5, 2014

I'm posting some before pictures, as well as 1 week out and today -- 2 months out. No one would say my new thighs are "skinny" but boy there is a difference. Hope this helps some of you.

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Beach girl66

February 5, 2014

I think they look really great!! Im thrilled for you!!!

TerriV63

February 5, 2014

Thanks Beach Girl! Going to be a lot less self conscious in shorts! I'm also pretty impressed with the surgical line -- straight as an arrow and healing amazing. Been wearing silicone tape (Mepitac) 24/7 per doc's recommendation.

Beach girl66

February 7, 2014

Yeah I'm using that too!!

Dlob333

May 28, 2022

What I am going to do. I hate always hiding my thighs. Any tips you can give me on the surgery and after care?

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