Would I be a good candidate for inner thigh Liposuction? & cost?

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I'm 5'7", weigh about 109 pounds, and a size 2 in pants. I want to remove the fat on my upper-inner thighs, since it's bothered me for years. Would I be a good candidate for that? What would the estimated cost be?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is a procedure which removes fat from the body. It is one of the most popular procedures in the field of plastic surgery because of its simplicity and effectiveness. There are many different techniques and methods for liposuction, which can be performed on many areas of the body.
You are a candidate if you have excessive subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles.
Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Patients with average weight, localized fat collections, and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction. Obesity, cellulite, or loose, sagging, and inelastic skin are several conditions which may tend towards less desirable results. In fact, these problems may be worsened by liposuction.
Frequently, patients seek liposuction to reduce their weight and general obesity. Unfortunately, liposuction is not indicated to treat these problems. Standard methods of weight reduction are required for these patients. Liposuction is intended to re-sculpt isolated collections of body fat that would not generally respond to diet and exercise it is a method of body contouring to reduce inches, not pounds. The good news is that the suctioned fat cells are permanently removed. If the patient gains weight later on, the new fat will be distributed in a more proportional manner.Without pictures or an exam, it is hard to give you accurate advice. In general, you are a candidate if you have excessive subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles.
Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Patients with average weight, localized fat collections, and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction. I recommend that you seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you the best answer.Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:
1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.
2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?            3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery           4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is a lot you can do with skinny/thin patients for contouring and lifting/sculpting.  I suggest you see a hi definition body sculpting expert who can shape and sculpt and not just remove small amounts of fat.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. You would need to be evaluated you to see if a inner thigh lipo is required or if a inner thigh lift would need to be done. Without photos it is impossible to determine which you would need. I suggest seeking a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and price. Best wishes!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Without photos, it is impossible to comment, but given your weight, my instinct would be no. Liposuction would be too aggressive for you and frankly, in that area, the results are less than ideal. Best, Dr. Nazarian

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Without photos, it is hard to give advise. I agree with Dr. Rand, this is an unforgiving area to have surgery on. At a BMI of 17-18, I doubt that you have a lot of fat. You might want to explore a non surgical fat reducing approach first or see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. A badly done surgery in this area is hard to correct and it will never be perfect. I had to correct 2 in the past year and I'm doing one in two weeks with further liposuction and fat grafting combination.

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