Flabby thighs are no match for the right procedure. Whether dealing with loose skin or stubborn fat, understanding the different plastic surgery approaches for each can help you get the look you desire.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erwin Bulan helps patients from Millburn, NJ, and nearby Union, Morris, and Essex County reach their body goals with personalized procedures like thigh lift and liposuction.
The thighs are a particular point of frustration for many people today because they often sag and collect fat. Dr. Bulan has advanced body contouring skills and a patient-driven approach. Combining the two means you get a solution that makes sense for your life and goals.
It all starts with learning about each option and when it’s the best choice. Read on to learn about lipo, thigh lift, and how to make your decision.
When Lipo Is the Better Option
Liposuction removes stubborn fat that remains despite diet and exercise. The thighs (and often other areas like the belly) are prime spots for fat deposits. Once it’s there, it’s extremely hard to spot-reduce. That’s exactly what Dr. Bulan does with liposuction: Selectively reduces fat. Liposuction doesn’t eliminate loose skin.
After liposuction, the skin retracts, creating a new, thinner thigh contour — at least, it does if you have good skin elasticity. Elastin is a protein that helps skin stay tight. When you stretch the skin, elastin helps it return to its normal contour. So, if you have good skin elasticity, your skin can quickly adapt to the fat loss.
That’s why Dr. Bulan may recommend liposuction for patients with strong skin elasticity. But a thigh lift might be the right move if you have sagging skin and lack good skin elasticity.
When a Thigh Lift is the Right Choice
A thigh lift focuses on skin removal and contouring the thighs. A thigh lift may be right for you if you have stretched, sagging, or drooping skin on the thighs.
When you struggle with extra thigh skin, no amount of diet or exercise can slim the area. The only way to eliminate extra skin is surgery. Dr. Bulan trims the sagging skin during a thigh lift and drapes it into a smooth, slim contour.
Although a thigh lift naturally reduces some amount of fat (since it’s attached to the skin,) many patients with excess skin also have bigger fat deposits. So, in many cases, Dr. Bulan adds liposuction to thigh lifts.
Thigh Lift and Lipo Consultations in Millburn, NJ
Whether your concern is fat, loose skin, or both, a customized thigh contouring procedure can give you slimmer, smoother thighs. Let us guide you through your options at Bulan Plastic Surgery. Call 973-467-9744 in Millburn, NJ, to book your consultation with Dr. Bulan.
Bariatric surgery may have started your journey, but your weight loss? That was all you. Losing all that weight is a huge victory! We know the journey was tough, but dealing with leftover skin shouldn’t be. It’s time for the next step: A post-bariatric body lift.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erwin Bulan, known for his exceptional skill in aesthetic transformations and repeatedly voted the City’s Best Doctor in Milburn, specializes in post-bariatric body lifts to help you fully enjoy your new body.
When to Consider a Body Lift
Significant weight loss marks a major turning point in your life. Unfortunately, stretched skin doesn’t always bounce back, especially when you’ve carried extra weight for years.
This leaves hanging folds that can be uncomfortable and erode your self-confidence.
A body lift provides comprehensive contouring by removing excess skin and tightening tissues, restoring a slimmer, more toned appearance. This procedure can relieve discomfort caused by chafing or irritation and dramatically enhance your comfort, confidence, and body image.
The Body Lift Procedure Explained
At your first consultation, Dr. Bulan creates a personalized surgical plan tailored to your goals, body type, medical history, and unique needs. He checks your skin elasticity, pinpoints key areas for treatment, and discusses his recommendations.
Body lifts are unique to the patient. Some of the most common focus areas are:
Body lift requires general anesthesia, so you’ll sleep comfortably through surgery.
Dr. Bulan strategically places precise incisions in areas easily concealed by clothing whenever possible. For example, with a tummy tuck, the incision is typically very low on the abdomen.
However, if you have extensive loose skin, which is common after bariatric surgery weight loss, you could need incisions that go fully around your waist — aka a circumferential body lift, for a complete transformation of your midsection.
After making the incisions, Dr. Bulan meticulously removes excess, hanging skin. He reshapes and tightens underlying tissues and muscles, ensuring smooth, natural-looking contours with a good muscle support system.
In many cases, Dr. Bulan also performs targeted liposuction during the same procedure. This removes stubborn fat deposits that didn’t respond to diet and exercise and enhances overall results.
Dr. Bulan carefully closes the incisions using advanced suturing techniques to minimize scarring. He applies specialized bandages and compression garments to support the treated areas, reduce swelling, and accelerate healing.
Recovery and Long-term Results
Recovery time varies with the exact procedures and the amount of skin and fat removed. Body lift is a major procedure, so you’ll need anywhere from a few weeks to a few months of recovery based on Dr. Bulan’s personalized recommendations.
You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions, including wearing compression garments, managing pain with medication, and gradually increasing your physical activity.
You’ll see improvements immediately, but the swelling can take up to a year to fully dissipate as your tissues settle into their new contours.
Post-Bariatric Body Lift in Millburn, NJ
Reward your remarkable weight-loss success with expert body contouring. At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Milburn, NJ, Dr. Bulan helps Union, Morris, and Essex County patients complete their transformations. To learn more about body lift surgery and whether it’s right for you, call us at 973-467-9744 to book your consultation with Dr. Bulan.
