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I Have Awful Legs. What Kind of Lipo Would You Recommend? (photo)

I'm 5ft 9 and 155 lbs, so within the 'normal' range for my height. However, as you can see from my pictures my hips and thighs are very disproportionate. I take 3 different dress sizes in my lower body: an 6 on my waist (29 inches) an 8 on my hips (41inches) and a 12 on my thighs (23-24 inches). Where should I have lipo? Just on my saddlebags, or on my hips and inner thighs too? how about my knees? Do I need a lot taken out? I think I do (maybe over 3litres) - but then I'm not a surgeon! thanks

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14 Doctor Answers | Asked by SallyAnn in New York

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Tumescent liposuction is very safe and effective.

Hi. 1) First of all, your legs are not awful. Your lower body is just not the same as your upper body, and this is very common in women, and not helped by diet or exercise. 2) From your pictures, you are an excellent candidate for circumferential (outer, inner, front, and a little in the back) liposuction of the thighs, as well as liposuction of the love handles (flanks) and knees. You look like the type of patient that gets a dramatic result. 3) The... more

What Type Of Liposuction Should I Have On My Thighs?

Dear SallyAnn, There are two parts to your question that I would like to address. First, is what areas should you consider treating. While photos are helpful, with liposuction of the thighs it is very important to actually examine the thighs. By feeling the soft tissues, the plastic surgeon can determine how much of the fullness in each area is due to fat and how much is due to muscle. There are simply some women who have very muscular thighs and no matter... more

I Have Awful Legs. What Kind of Lipo Would You Recommend?

Thanks for trying to post photos, but the exposure with the flash makes it virtually impossible to see the areas. Best is in person evaluations to be examined. But my guess is you are a great candidate for any type of liposuction. I prefer the Smart Lipo Triplex + lipo under sedation+local or general +lipo. removing 3+liters. I like giving my patients comfort vs local only is quite uncomfortable for these larger volumes. Good luck.

Liposuction for thighs

Thigh and so-called saddle bags can add a size or two to your actual size. doing liposuction on these areas can give u a body that might be a bit more proportionate. with that said, its all in the hands of the surgeon and how they do the procedure. I prefer to do circumferential thigh contouring under local (Tumescent) anesthesia its a procedure if done with extreme caution can be very gratifying. chose your doctor wisely

Misbah Khan, MD

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What liposuction is best for the thighs?

There are many different types of liposuction, however the questions any patient should be asking is who should be doing my lipo, not which machine I should use. All machines claim to be the best (well... their manufacturers claim they are the best) but there is no scientific evidence yet that I am aware off (aside from media hype) that any one particular lipo machine is superior to the others. What is for sure is that a skilled plastic surgeon who performs a lot of liposuction... more

Liposuction for the Legs

Hello. All forms of liposuction are viable for use on the legs except laser liposuction. Both power assisted and surgeon assisted techniques are gentle enough to deliver positive results without damaging the skin. The most important thing is that you find a board certified plastic surgeon to perform the procedure. Jaime Perez, MD Liposuction Specialist Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

What Kind of Lipo Do I Need?

In answer to your question, the best question to ask is which doctor will I choose rather than the type of Liposuction you should look for. Well done liposuction, no matter which technology it is should give you great results. However, if you focus on searching for a doctor because they offer a certain technology you will not be happy. The most important criteria is finding a doctor who is skilled and specialized in liposuction.

Liposuction

Your posted photo look like you could benefit from liposuction of the saddle bags and lower inner thigh just above the knees. These areas are also currently asymmetric with more fat on the left than the right. You could have some fat removed in the inner upper thigh area but that should be done conservatively to avoid leaving you with hanging skin and an aged look that is not repairable. You might benefit from some liposuction on the front of the thigh but that area can be potentially more... more

Liposuction of thighs

Based on your pictures and description you appear to be a very good candidate for laser liposuction of your inner, outer, anterior (front) thighs and knees. Also it's difficult to Se but you may have some cellulite that can additionally be treated with Cellulaze. Best of luck.

Good candidate for thigh liposuction

Dear SallyAnn, From the photos you look like you are a good candidate for liposuction to improve your body contour. The thighs inner and outer and knees can be done. PAL( power assisted liposuction) or SAL ( suction assisted liposuction) should yield good results. Best of luck ...

Lower extremity liposuction

You appear to be a good candidate for liposuction of the thighs and hips. The goal isn't to guesstimate the volume but to create the appropriate contour consistent with your body and to reduce the amount of fat in the problem areas to the extent possible without leaving you with loose skin.

Good Candidate for Liposuction?

Thank you for your question and your photos. From your photos, it does look like you may be a good candidate for liposuction surgery. You do not appear to be overweight and have isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue present. The results of the procedure will depend on your plastic surgeon skill as well as the overlying skin elasticity. Care must be taken not to remove too much (as this will leave loose skin). Also keep in mind, that... more

Liposculpting the thighs and knees works wonders.

Liposculpting the inner thighs, front thighs, outer thighs and knees would make such a nice improvement and would be easy to undergo under tumescent local anesthesia for roughly $5,-6,000 on special. You could be back to work in only 2 days and enjoying the new you. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD