When workouts improve your strength but not your shape, a thigh lift may be the missing piece. It firms, smooths, and reshapes the thighs into a contour that better matches your goals.
Dr. Erwin Bulan brings over 20 years of experience to thigh lifts and other body contouring procedures, such as lipoabdominoplasty and arm lift. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he combines refined technique with a patient-first approach that residents throughout Millburn, Union, Morris, and Essex County rely on.
If you’re wondering whether a thigh lift is for you, these three signs can help clarify whether it could be the right next step.
1. Loose or Sagging Skin That Won’t Improve With Exercise
After significant weight loss or natural aging, the skin of the inner and outer thighs tends to lose elasticity. This can leave the thighs looking loose and saggy.
Even with consistent workouts, this skin doesn’t shrink or firm up the same way muscle does. Many patients describe feeling self-conscious about visible sagging, folds, or skin that rubs together.
In a thigh lift, Dr. Bulan removes that excess skin and firms the remaining tissue, creating a smooth, toned upper leg contour.
2. Discomfort or Irritation From Excess Skin
If your thighs rub together when you move, it can be uncomfortable and even painful. Nearly any physical activity can feel frustrating and embarrassing. Consistent chafing can even cause rashes and sores that are hard to heal.
With a thigh lift, Dr. Bulan can create both aesthetic and functional improvements.
3. You’ve Reached Your Goal Weight and Want to Refine Results
Some people reach their goal weight but still feel disappointed with their results due to loose skin. Stretched-out skin can hide the underlying muscle tone. Some people may notice that one thigh appears fuller or looser than the other.
Dr. Bulan is an expert in skin removal after weight loss and post-bariatric body contouring. In a thigh lift, he expertly refines thigh contour so that your hard work is more visible. Dr. Bulan customizes each procedure to target the specific areas that need attention, whether it’s your inner or outer thigh, or both. He focuses on creating an attractive, cohesive result that matches your new body.
Depending on your needs, incisions may be placed along the inner thigh, groin crease, or extended to the outer thigh. Dr. Bulan chooses incision patterns that balance effectiveness with discretion, aiming for results that blend naturally with your overall figure.
Considering a Thigh Lift in New Jersey?
If you’re experiencing any of these concerns, a consultation with Dr. Bulan can help you understand your best options. He takes time to answer your questions, explain the procedure step by step, and create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.
Call 973-467-9744 to book your appointment at Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn, proudly serving patients throughout Union, Morris, and Essex County.
If you want a flatter, tighter waistline but also need to get rid of stubborn fat, lipoabdominoplasty could be your answer.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn, NJ, Dr. Erwin Bulan combines art and advanced skill to reshape your abdomen beautifully. He developed refined body contouring skills over a 20-plus year career and has additional specialized training in high-tech fat removal techniques. As a Super Doctor award winner for seven consecutive years and winner of City’s Best Doctor in Millburn, patients in Union, Morris, and Essex Counties consider him the go-to choice for advanced body contouring. Read on to learn how lipoabdominoplasty takes tummy tuck to the next level.
Traditional Tummy Tuck vs. Lipoabdominoplasty
With a traditional tummy tuck, the primary focus is removing loose skin and tightening weakened abdominal muscles as needed. Dr. Bulan may also reposition the navel to create a smooth, natural contour.
Although removing extra skin eliminates a small amount of attached fat, the medium and large-sized pockets of fat in the area aren’t addressed with this type of surgery. So, a traditional tummy tuck flattens and firms the abdomen, leaving any surrounding fat untouched.
Lipoabdominoplasty adds a whole new dimension to tummy tuck by incorporating targeted fat removal (liposuction.)
With lipoabdominoplasty, Dr. Bulan follows the same steps as a traditional tummy tuck but also removes pockets of fat from the front and sides of the abdomen. This added contouring creates a smoother, more hourglass-shaped silhouette than a tummy tuck alone can achieve.
What Makes Lipoabdominoplasty a Good Fit
Lipoabdominoplasty may be the right choice if you want a flatter, tighter abdomen and also:
- Have stubborn fat deposits in the upper or lower belly that won’t budge with diet and exercise
- Desire more shapely, defined waist and hip contours
- Want a dramatic transformation with a single surgery
Dr. Bulan is often praised for his artistic eye because he can work with you to identify other areas, like the upper belly, hips, and back, that might need additional contouring to complement your new abdominal shape.
Because Dr. Bulan has advanced training in specialized liposuction techniques, he can customize your lipoabdominoplasty surgery to your unique needs for the best possible outcome.
Lipoabdominoplasty Consultations in Millburn, NJ
Want to eliminate both sagging skin and stubborn fat to get a shapely, tight abdomen, or maybe even a six-pack? Take the next step by booking your lipobdominoplasty consultation with Dr. Bulan in Millburn, NJ. Call us at 973-467-9744 today. We welcome Union, Morris, and Essex County, New Jersey patients!
“Tummy tuck,” or abdominoplasty, is a surgical solution for loose skin and weakened muscles that may have developed in the abdominal area as a result of weight loss, pregnancy or aging. The stomach benefits from a smooth, “tucked-in” profile after the removal of excess skin and fat and the tightening of the abdominal muscles.
Lipoabdominoplasty combines the benefits of a tummy tuck with liposuction, the procedure that involves targeted removal of fat deposits. Dr. Erwin Bulan has extensive experience in each of these body-shaping procedures, and will help you choose the one that is right for you. Continue reading →
