Thigh Liposuction - what results can I expect? (Photo)

Body contouring procedures have become increasingly popular and can help men and women recontour their body in adulthood. If you have stubborn areas of fatty accumulation that are more resistant to diet and exercise, you may be a candidate for body sculpting liposuction performed at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica. Liposuction remains one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery and allows patients to slim and toned their waist line, back, arms, and legs using this minimally invasive and highly coveted procedure.

Among the most common areas to have liposuction performed is the waist line and stomach area. This makes liposuction an excellent alternative to a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck. If you have had fluctuations in weight, you may benefit by recontouring the waistline and abdomen using liposuction. Patient with excessive skin in the lower abdomen from childbirth or from excessive weight loss may not respond well to liposuction because the extra skin will continue to hang. In these patients, and abdominal plasty procedure is preferred.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Dear Sevenforever,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Generally speaking the outer thigh and hip areas do well with liposuction. The skin is more elastic and often gives favorable results. The inner thigh is an area that requires a lengthier answer. The skin elasticity must be considered as for many the skin is thinner here. If too much fat is removed the result can be skin irregularities or sagging skin, so care must be taken to not be overly aggressive. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon as she/he has had the benefit of examining you and discussing your goals.

Hi, For petite patients with your proportions, thigh liposuction can create a meaningful improvement, especially in the outer thigh (saddle pocket) and the inner thigh where the legs touch. Your photo shows localized fat deposits rather than overall excess volume, which typically responds well to targeted liposuction.
Here is what you can generally expect 1. Outer thigh: smoother contour and reduced saddle pocket2. Inner thigh: improved gap or less contact between the thighs 3. Hip dip area: modest improvement by blending the transition from the hip to thigh 4. Overall: a more balanced and elongated leg line when viewed from the front
The amount of improvement depends on your skin elasticity and how your tissue responds, but petite patients with discrete pockets often see noticeable refinement without looking over-sculpted.
A proper consultation will help determine exactly how much can be reduced, but based on your photo, you appear to be a good candidate for contouring of the outer and inner thighs.