Is liposuction of the inner thighs a bad idea?

Pictures are always helpful the best advise you can get is from an in-person consultation for a detailed exam and evaluation.Always see a board certified PS.

Liposuction can improve this area. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for the question, the inner thigh should be divided into 3 areas the upper inner thigh, the middle, and the lower which is essentially the knee area. I personally believe it is a challenging area because over suction will cause loose skin thus experience and judgement is required to melt, remove, and tighten the area!

Thank you for your question.  There are newer laser assisted liposuction procedures that can be done.  These procedures will help with the skin retraction in the area.  I personally either use Smart Lipo or Lipo with JPlasma and I see wonderful results.  I would make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and discuss your concerns and see if you are a proper candidate for any of the laser assisted liposuction procedures.  Best of luck to you. 

It would be difficult to give an appropriate assessment without an in-person examination. Liposuction of the inner thighs is not uncommon and most have shown great results. It is perhaps the amount of fat removed which causes the sagging of the skin. The best course of action would be to schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination and a detailed discussion of your surgical options.

Your surgeon should be able to examine you & particularly the quality of your skin in each location.  Over removal of fat with poor quality skin in any body part can cause loosening, or sagging of the skin.  Have your surgeon clearly explain the risks for each area.  Take care 

Liposuction of the inner thighs can be done safely and well.  You are correct that the skin from the inner thigh can be less forgiving in terms post-treatment tissue sagging, but sagging can occur anywhere, not just the inner thigh.  It a matter of assessing the skin quality during your exam that determines whether or not skin sagging can be an issue.  That assessment is made by your surgeon and an experienced surgeon will know if the skin is a potential problem.   Without being able to examine you or see any pictures, it is not possible to give you a good answer in your case.  I'd recommend you express your concern with your surgeon beforehand.  No one wants any surprises and a good surgeon wants you to be happy with the result.  Communication is important.  If your surgeon is not making you feel confident with the plan, then get a second opinion, preferably from a board-certified plastic surgeon.  This is your body, invest in it well!  Dr. Jaime Bastidas