Liposuction is the gold standard for removing unwanted or stubborn fat pockets from various areas of the body, including the thighs. Though traditional liposuction can remove excess fat from the thigh area, the procedure cannot tighten the loose skin that remains, especially in older patients and those who have poor skin elasticity. Moreover, conventional liposuction is invasive and requires a longer recovery time. Minimally invasive Smartlipo laser liposuction offers the solution. The procedure can improve thigh contour and proportion, providing you with slimmer, shapelier legs. As laser lipo is minimally invasive, it is an ideal option for inner thigh fat removal.
How Smartlipo for Thighs Works
Leading plastic surgeons use the FDA-approved Smartlipo Triplex workstation for targeted fat reduction in the thigh area. The device features three laser wavelengths (1064nm, 1320nm and 1440nm) which work to liquefy the fat, coagulate the tissues, minimize bleeding, and tighten the skin. To get optimal results in the thighs, thigh liposuction is performed on three separate areas – inner thighs, outer thighs, and anterior (frontal) thighs. The treatment involves removing fat bulges by liquefying the unwanted fat deposits, and thus slimming down both the inner and outer thighs.
When compared to traditional liposuction, the Smartlipo inner thigh liposuction offers many benefits:
- Minimal scarring
- Minimal swelling, bleeding, bruising and pain
- Short treatment time and downtime
- Faster healing
- Speedy recovery
- Encourages the production of collagen, which facilitates skin tightening
However, only ideal candidates can achieve noticeable and satisfying liposuction results.
Who is a Good Candidate for Liposuction on Thighs?
The best candidates for thigh liposuction procedures are those who:
- Have unwanted fat pockets in the inner thigh area
- Are close to their ideal body weight
- Are in good health
- Have good skin tone and elasticity
- Do not smoke
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome
Anyone considering the procedure should be carefully evaluated by an experienced plastic surgeon to ensure that their overall aim of getting lean, sculpted legs can be achieved. The procedure is not recommended for people with problems like poor blood circulation, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
If excess skin is a major concern, surgeons may recommend a lateral thigh lift along with liposuction. This procedure improves saddlebag area skin laxity or cellulite and can be extended across the posterior midline to lift the buttocks as well. Targeting saddlebags and stubborn inner thigh fat can significantly enhance body’s contour.
Consult an Expert
If you are considering thigh liposuction, choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery facility that provide the services of well-trained and skilled liposuction surgeons. An expert will perform a thorough physical examination, evaluate the amount of adipose tissue present, and the quality of the overlying skin to determine if the procedure will work for you. Once you are cleared for the treatment, an expert will provide customized treatment to help you achieve optimal results, as well as comprehensive care till complete recovery.
Take the next step! See if thigh liposuction is right for you!
