Patient 1
68 year old female who underwent gastric bypass procedure in 2015 and subsequently lost 60 pounds. At the time of her consult, the patient complained of her raised upper thighs. She complained of increasing size, itching and pain when rubbing against each other. She also complained of skin irritations. She underwent a bilateral thighplasty in 2017 and a total of 4132 grams of skin was removed from both her thighs (9lbs). The patient was happy with her results.
*Individual results may vary.
Patient 2
58 year old female who underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2010 and subsequently lost over 100 pounds. At the time her consult, the patient complained of fat pockets in the thighs, that are associated with constant discomfort when she performs activities of daily living as well as when she sleeps at night. The patient also stated that the thighs contribute to a problem with her balance. The patient underwent a thighplasty with liposuction. A total of 3,900 grams (9 pounds) of skin and tissue with removed from her bilateral thighs. This was the first procedure of two that will be performed on this patient. She is scheduled for a panniculectomy in the future.
*Individual results may vary.