Could Liposuction Take 3 Inches off the Hips and Thighs?

Could???
In this world, almost anything is possible but I think you want an answer that is more relevant to your situation. It is helpful if you could send pictures of the condition you want us to address - would you send a friend out to buy you clothing without seeing you first?
ON the up side for you, I have patients that have more than 3" reduced from their circumference. But, you are not them or maybe you are like them physically. Any money spent on a face to face consultation would go a long way to providing the "right" answer for you.
In general, the younger the patient is the greater the chance the skin would retract to the underlying body shape. If your hips or waist is wide, removing "fat" may not get you to your desired measurements. Spend the time and money to get it right for yourself. You have a lot of good options in NY!!

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Certainly I have had patients who have lost three inches or more from their hips and thighs after liposuction. However, whether this is achievable for you depends on your anatomy, amount of fat you wish to lose, and your skin quality. If you remove a large volume of fat but have poor skin laxity, the results will not be flattering. If your skin is elastic and healthy, it will gradually reshape itself to your new form as your body recovers from the procedure and removes residual destroyed fat cells. Your question points to the importance of an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist who is expert in fat-reduction techniques. These questions can't be answered without meeting the patient face to face. During your consult you could also ask about nonsurgical body contouring options such as CoolSculpting, Vanquish and ThermiLift.