Lipo of Inner Thigh? (photo)

            I think that you will need to be examined, because the pictures suggest that skin laxity after liposuction may be an issue.  Conservative liposuction can always be performed, but this will probably not give you the result you desire.  The best result may come from aggressive liposuction and a thigh lift with the scar hidden in the groin crease.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Hello Vangirl. Thanks so much for your question and photos. Without examining you I cannot recommend a particular operation at this time. However, a general recommendation for a situation similar to yours might involve performing a conservative or limited amount of liposuction. Having stretch marks in the area may cause the skin not to tighten up as expected. Please see an experienced PS in your area. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Inner thigh liposuction has to be done carefully to avoid having excess loose skin after the procedure.  There is a trade off.

Liposuction of the medial thigh can be difficult because of skin laxity and the potential for contour irregularities.  That said it is a common area to treat in this fashion.  Another option that I frequently use on the inner thigh is CoolSculpting which is non-invasive and less likely to produce contour issues- you can find a local plastic surgeon that offers both and see what he or she recommends!

The inner thigh is a tricky area for liposuction. The skin is thinner there and is more sensitive than other areas. Compare it to your outer thigh. Thin skin will show liposuction irregularities easier than thick skin. Think what happens when you cover a chair with a thin sheet versus a thick rug. When you wear a swimsuit your inner thighs are right next to each other and any differences can be easily seen. This area has good blood supply and small tender blood clots can form which can be nuisance when they bump at every step. The best candidate for this has quite good skin tone in this area. This should only be done by an experienced plastic surgeon.

Thanks for your question. Although the photo demonstrates the area well, the medial thighs are a difficult area for liposuction, and an in person exam is really needed to make a recommendation. 

Often the problem is redundant skin and that will no see much improvement with liposuction--indeed, it can look worse. If the fat seems to be bulging against tight skin, that is a finding that augers a good improvement. Best advise is an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon. 

The inner thigh is an area where a physical exam would be needed because skin quality must be established.  If you are too aggressive with liposuction to that area in particular, you may be left with a whole different problem you have to address, loose skin.  Make sure you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon so you can get an idea of what a realistic result would be for you.  ac

The answer to the question is yes, sometimes.  You would need to be examined by your plastic surgeon.  He or She needs to assess the quality of you skin to determine whether you would be a good candidate.

Hello,

Thank you for the question and the photo.  There are several ways to reduce the fat in the inner thigh area including liposuction as well as coolsculpting.  If performed properly good results can be obtained.  Often the combination of liposuction, diet, and exercise can lead to the best result.

All the best,

Dr Remus Repta

To answer your question directly, I would say that in your case, liposuction can be very effective if your goal is to have less bulge in the upper/inner thigh region.  If surgery is limited to that area only, the results can be good and the consequences minimal.  Trying to do too much with the inner thigh is a tricky proposition and difficult problems can arise.   Less is more in dealing with the inner thigh.