I read this with interest, and thought some of you might be interested, too. This injection therapy is in the end stage of testing prior to FDA approval:

From Shape magazine:

"The Future of Cellulite Treatment
Clinical trials are underway for a remedy developed by Stony Brook University researchers Marie A. Badalamente, Ph.D., and Alexander B. Dagum, M.D. Their work has led to the development of a collagenase injection, a non-surgical method aimed at smoothing skin by breaking down the collagen that secures fat tissue beneath the skin. The 10 women treated had an average 76 percent reduction in the appearance of cellulite and reported being extremely happy with the results six months after. While a larger phase 2 study is still taking place, researchers are optimistic that this could potentially be the first medically based effective and FDA-approved treatment for cellulite."

More info:

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2018/0 2/endo-testing-potential-cellulite-medicine-xiaflex.html?pag e=all

I've been carefully studying the photos of post-massive weight loss thigh lifts. Generally, a really pretty good result seems to be obtained in those patients whose primary issue is excess skin sagging. Those patients with pronounced cellulite, however, often have a car less aesthetic result. In the future if this new therapy can be combined with a thigh lift it seems possible that beautiful results (albeit with a scar) can be more uniformly attained. I assume this injectable pharmaceutical therapy could be used anywhere cellulite is a problem - derriere, thighs, even arms in some cases.

Thanks for your response. The recovery does sound brutal, and I know that surgery has more risks than many procedures have, and she is a factor. I would dearly love to have very improved thighs, but I guess I'll have to wait and see what the docs say about my risk v. potential gain when I have my consults.

Thanks for saying that. It was subtle enough that no one realizes I had work done on my face though they tell me I look great. They assume that the skin tightened up after WLS (LOL)! They did ask about my tummy because as I mentioned even in my thinner times over the years I still always had a tummy (which I hated).

Dr Bernard Shuster hands down!!! He's in Hollywood and I had my arm lift and breast done with him and had outstanding results. I am getting my LBL with him next year too. He makes you feel so comfortable and is incredibly honest. If you decide to go see him, let me know I will give you my name for a referral. You will not be disappointed. Ps. If you want to see his work on me check out my instagram page (nadiamazz). Ps. I lost 170lbs

Thank you! You are going to look wonderful and toned with all your swimming! It feels good not to have your tummy jiggling around when exercising and not have to stuff it into clothes.