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Thighs Liposuction – Before and After Photos

The inner thighs and outer thighs are one of the most common areas treated by liposuction for women.

Removal of "saddle bags" or outer thighs using liposuction
Removal of the “saddle bags” or outer thighs can make a huge difference to body shape. As can be seen in this before and afters of liposuction to the outer thighs.
The outer thighs (often called saddle bags) have been treated with liposculpture
The outer thighs (often called saddle bags) have been treated with liposculpture.

This is for at least two reasons. Firstly, bulky thighs are often hereditary, and can increase dramatically in size at puberty. Also, after pregnancy, there is often an excessive accumulation of fat in the thigh area. Liposculpture to the thighs is very rewarding. Vast improvements in shape are possible.

outer and inner thighs have been treated with liposculpture
The outer and inner thighs have been treated with liposculpture as well as the abdomen and inner knees for a youthful rejuvenation of body shape.
The inner and outer thighs have been treated with liposculpture along with the hips and inner knees
The inner and outer thighs have been treated with liposculpture along with the hips and inner knees.

Combined liposuction treatment of the outer thighs and hips

Outer thighs “saddle bags” in women are accumulations of fat over the outer thigh. Removing them significantly reduces the bulge which you see from looking directly in front or behind. The change in appearance is often dramatic.

Lipoedema treated with liposuction. 8.5 litres of fat was removed in two procedures
Lipoedema treated with liposuction. 8.5 litres of fat was removed in two procedures.

Commonly the lower half of the body is a larger size than the top half and clothes fit poorly. Many women have a ‘body in 2 halves’. They are quite slender and happy with their appearance from the waist up, but the areas from the hips down are another story. Here its as though the thighs belong to another person. They are heavy and they bulge. With liposculpture it is possible to bring these two halves of the body back into proportion. Some women find that the inner thighs rub together and the skin of the inner thighs is irritated. Liposculpture can eliminate this problem, or at least make it much better.

The forward projection of the thighs has been treated with liposuction
The forward projection of the thighs has been treated with liposuction.

Removal of the “saddle bags” or outer thighs can make a huge difference to body shape. Fitting jeans becomes much easier and a more youthful appearance is attained.

In this patient I have treated her hips and outer thighs to remove the "double bubble"
In this patient I have treated her hips and outer thighs to remove the “double bubble”.

Inner thighs can cause a huge problem with chafing and can even affect the way some people walk.

Outer and inner thighs treated with liposculpture
Outer and inner thighs treated with liposculpture.

More genuine before and after photo’s of liposuction can be viewed in our before & after image gallery.

after liposculpture a gap between the legs
Inner thighs can cause a huge problem with chafing and can affecwalking. There is after liposculpture a gap between the legs.
Front of thighs reduced with liposuction
Front of thighs reduced with liposuction.
Inner and outer thighs treated with liposculpture
Inner and outer thighs treated with liposculpture.
Individual results may vary
Individual results may vary.
pleasing reduction to the volume of the upper thigh
Although the legs remain bulky due to the musculature there has been a pleasing reduction to the volume of the upper thigh and a much bigger gap between the inner thighs making the wearing of jeans and other clothes much easier.
liposuction performed on the buttocks, outer thighs and hips has dramatically reshaped the lower half of the body
Here liposuction has been performed to the buttocks and outer thighs and hips to dramaticaly reshape the lower half of the body.
achieved by combining liposuction to the hips and outer thighs
These photos show what can be achieved by combining liposuction to the hips and outer thighs.
Thigh liposuction before and after photos
Thigh liposuction before and after photos.

FAQ

Who is a candidiate for thigh liposculpture?
Many women are dissatisfied with their thighs and feel that nothing can be done to help them. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Just about every women can have the bulk of the thighs reduced and the shape improved by careful liposuction by an experienced surgeon.
Are there any scars?

There are generally 2-3 small 5mm wide access points for each area treated. These are sutured after the procedure and essentially fade after a couple of weeks.

What other areas are treated at the same time?
Sometimes the buttocks may need to be treated and it is common to also reduce the hips and the knees at the same time as thigh liposuction.
What support garments are required?

A special compressive suit is worn for 3 – 4 weeks after the procedure, so wearing trousers or long dresses over the areas treated is recommended, if you want to disguise the garment.

Is there much bruising?
In general, there is always some bruising with thigh liposculpture, but this always settles quickly, within 2-3 weeks of the procedure. If you are planning a holiday in the sun, then it is a good idea to plan this at least 3 weeks after thigh liposuction.
How long does the procedure take?

Most thigh procedures take from between 60 to 90 minues.

How much time will I need off?

In general you should plan on returning to work on day 3. It would be about 3 weeks before normal gym activities or jogging should be restarted.

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