I'm getting saddlebags at only one side of thigh. The other side is normal. What to do? What exercises I should do?

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Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

Diet and exercise reduce overall fat and excess weight. You cannot “spot exercise” to eliminate fat in just one area. If you have developed stubborn, exercise-resistant fat, then the best solution is to remove it permanently. Liposuction works well for this, if you are near your ideal weight or just slightly overweight. You may also want to consider noninvasive fat-elimination techniques, such as Vanquish, CoolSculpting and ThermiTight. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who can evaluate you in person and recommend the best solutions.

Dirk Lazarus, MD · Answer

Saddlebags are a collection of fat and the treatment of them (or 1 of them) is liposuction. Exercise helps muscles, not fat.

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