Can you get paradoxical adipose hyperplasia on your inner thighs?

Question

I have seen many questions asked on PAH on their abdomen but is there a chance for females to get them on their inner thighs?

Edgardo Zavala, MD · Answer

Some patients have a decent amount of improvement with freezing fat but some others either get minimal improvement or even more fat development in the treated area. This is why if there is excess fat not improving with diet and exercise the only real answer is a well performed liposuction.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, this can happen. It seems to happen when the fat is manipulated by some of the non surgical "fat melting" machines

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can occur in any area treated by coolsculpting.  I suggest seeing an expert for treatment of this as it has to be improved with liposuction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Freezing the fat has been such a disappointment for so many patients and can result in areas getting larger and firmer after it is done. You almost always have to go the the real liposuction to get the areas down anyway.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can get excessive fat on your inner thighs from nonsurgical treatments like Cool Sculpting for fat. It is best treated with liposuction to remove the excess fat.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Coolsculpting of the inner thighs can can result in paradoxical adipose hyperplasia. The cure for this is VASER liposuction which will remove even stubborn fat.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Not if liposuction is done. PAH is a concern with non surgical fat removal techniques such as cool sculpting.

Can you get paradoxical adipose hyperplasia on your inner thighs?

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