What is the Best Kind of Liposuction for Thighs? (photo)

Of course, the most important aspect is that you work with an experienced liposuction surgeon.

As far as what is the best type of liposuction, I prefer traditional tumescent liposuction with small cannulas for the thighs (inner and outer). It is great to perform the procedure under conscious sedation, so that the patient is awake. That way, you can have the patient stand up and look at the area to be sure that the thighs are smooth and symetrical. You might also want to look into the option of non-invasive body contouring, such as liposonix. Your thighs look pretty thin from the photo, so this might be an option for you.

HiThere is no much difference in the work of various types of lipo. You can have a great result with a skilled doctor using even the simpliest method, but in your case laser lipolysis with liposuction will be the best. In any case the best thing you can do is to consult a skilled doctor, performing hundreds of lipo a year.

Congratulations on your great results with your previous surgery.  As for the type of lipo - you'll be surprised to learn that all the methods work about the same.  It's mostly marketing spin.  Much more important is the skill of the surgeon - so find a well-qualified plastic surgeon that does lots of liposuction and that gets results that you like.

   A physical exam will be necessary to properly evaluate the turgidity and elasticity of the areas of interest.  Liposuction of the thighs in your case should be conservative as you already have a good shape.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thigh liposuction as with almost any other liposuction area of the body should always be done with the micro canulas under local tumescent technique for best results. It is easy, comfortable and quick recovery. The smaller the canula, the smoother the results and being awake and able to turn and stand up during the procedure really helps the doc give you as smooth and symmetrical results as possible. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD