What Are my Best Options for Saddlebags and Cellulite?

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I'm about 5'4/110lbs, but have saddle bags and cellulite on the back of my upper thighs. I've read that liposuction can make cellulite worse, so what would be my best options? Would it help to get fat injections on the side of butt, to widen it & minimize appearance of saddlebags "jutting out"?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

If deemed a candidate, you may be able to treat the outer thighs (saddlebags) with Vaser Liposuction.  Vaser is ideal for those seeking improved definition of muscles and contouring.  Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates.
Some #areas of the body Vaser is applied to include the face, chin, neck, arms, back, abdomen, "love handles", buttocks, thighs, hips, saddlebags and knees. An ideal  #candidate for Vaser Liposuction is a person in good health who seeks a minimally invasive way to remove stubborn fat with less downtime than traditional #liposuction. Vaser is ideal for those seeking improved definition of muscles and contouring.  Those who seek increased sculpting of are ideal vaser lipo candidates. There are three types of #Vaser Lipo. Each benefit patients differently depending on their needs. As for cellulite on your hamstrings, you may benefit from #Cellfina. Cellfina is the newest, most effective FDA approved technology available for treating cellulite. This one-time, minimally invasive procedure takes only 45 minutes to perform, but the results last for a minimum of two years. #Cellfina has the longest lasting results of any current #cellulite treatment. Its approval rate is over 93% here on RealSelf.
Used on #moderate to #severe cellulite of the #buttock and #thighs, Cellfina works by treating the rubber-band-like connective tissue that causes cellulite. When these “rubber bands” under the skin are cut, the fat trapped underneath in dimples “snaps” back into place, creating a full, smooth appearance.There is no cutting and no incisions. To perform this controlled, precise, and safe procedure, a vacuum hand piece is placed over the dimpled tissue through which the surgeon will deliver a local anesthetic. Then a small, needle-like #microblade is inserted to release the fibrous bands, the cause of cellulite.It's best to begin consulting with a board certified plastic surgery to learn if you are a candidate for vaser liposuction and Cellfina. If so, you will then learn more about which #technique will work best for you and your goals. It is important you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with these procedures. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If you area a candidaye for liosuctions of the outer thighs (saddle bags) and you have cellulite, then you should have the liposuction and not have the fat injections as you thought. See how you heal first before doing anything else.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is great to remove the excess fat associated with the sides of the legs, or the "saddle bags."  However, cellulite is very difficult to treat.  Liposuction may even make it worse.  If there are very deep pockets of cellulite, fat grafting can help to fill in these areas.  The liposuction of the hips takes about 1-2 hours depending on how much fat is present, and the recovery is about 1-2 days.  Compression garments are usually worn for 6 weeks afterward to help prevent any fluid collections from occurring.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Saddle bags do great with the micro canula liposuction technique and the cellulite usually improves as well.  Traditional liposuction can make cellulite worse.  Expect to pay around $5000 for the microcanula liposuction but it is so worth it.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

The saddllebag area is one of these areas that are very amendable to liposuction, and do a good job.  With regards to cellulite, that is always a tricky answer.  However, generally, liposuction in the saddlebag area does a good job of eliminating some of the cellulite as well, as long as you use some sort of ultrasonic liposuction to smooth out the underneath of the skin/fat adherence junction.  Cellulite in other areas is very hard to tackle, but the saddlebag area is pretty responsive. I hope this helps.

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