Will Ultrasonic Liposuction work on thighs?

Is it possible for external ultrasonic liposuction to work on large areas such as thighs? It seems too good to be true! I am UK based and have a BMI of 21, but all of my excess weight is on my thighs in the form of cellulite. Exercise and dieting seem to have no effect.

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A: external ultrasound effective?

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

External ultrasonic liposuction works to mold and change the configuration of the fat cells and is usually used best prior to liposuction so that they are easier to suction out. Cellulite is not really fat, it is fibrous bands that connect skin to underlying muscle. It becomes more pronounced the more... more

A: External ultrasonic liposuction

Steven Wallach, MD

 External ultrasonic liposuction may help improve the appearance of your thighs.  These devices like Ultrashape are not available in the US yet, but it seems promising.  It probably will not help cellulite.

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