The thighs are an area where fat can easily accumulate and thigh fat is a common concern for many women. Many women wish to get a “thigh gap”- this refers to the natural gap between the thighs of those with long, toned, and slim legs – and to achieve that they try strenuous diets and exercises. Though walking or running can reduce inner thigh fat to a certain extent, shaping up the area with these methods often does not work. Fortunately, with the help of plastic surgery procedures such as inner thigh liposuction in Manhattan, you can safely get rid of inner thigh fat and gain slimmer, shapelier thighs.
Plastic surgery practices perform both traditional and minimally-invasive thigh liposuction. Though traditional thigh liposuction can remove stubborn fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, the procedure is invasive and requires a longer recovery time. Moreover, conventional liposuction does not provide any skin-tightening benefits. Therefore, there is an increased possibility of dimpling or sagging after the procedure, particularly in older patients who have lost skin elasticity. To overcome these concerns, reliable practices perform laser-assisted Smartlipo, a minimally invasive technique for inner thigh liposuction. This laser liposuction in NYC liquefies the unwanted fat deposits so that they can be easily removed. The procedure comes with many benefits such as minimal scarring, swelling, bleeding, bruising and pain as well as short treatment time and downtime, faster healing, and speedy recovery, when compared to traditional liposuction. One of the major advantages of laser lipolysis is that it encourages the production of collagen, which facilitates excellent skin tightening.
Though inner thigh liposuction in Manhattan using laser energy is a minimally-invasive thigh contouring treatment, not everyone can reap its benefits. Only ideal candidates for this procedure can enjoy all the benefits from Smartlipo liposuction of thighs.
The ideal candidates for inner thigh liposuction are those who:
- Have stubborn fat pockets, especially in the inner thigh area
- Are close to their ideal body weight
- Are in good health
- Have good skin tone and elasticity – that is, the skin must have sufficient elasticity to take on the thigh’s new contours post-procedure, without appearing lax
- Do not smoke
- Have realistic expectations about the outcome
People with bad health such as poor blood circulation, diabetes, or a weakened immune system should not undergo the procedure. Individuals considering inner thigh liposuction will be carefully evaluated by a reliable plastic surgeon to ensure that their overall aim of getting lean, sculpted legs can be achieved with optimal results.
If excess skin is a major concern, then a lateral thigh lift – a procedure that can improve saddlebag area skin laxity or cellulite and can be extended across the posterior midline to lift the buttocks as well – may be the procedure of choice. Combination with liposuction or single thigh lift procedures are done according to the patient’s need.
The results would depend on the amount of fat to be removed, and the quality of skin among other factors. Patients are usually advised to wear a compression garment for a few weeks after undergoing the procedure. Most patients can get back to their normal activities within 2-3 days after the treatment. However, if more extensive liposuction is performed then it is advisable to take at least a week off from work. Full recovery may take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks.
If you are considering inner thigh liposuction in Manhattan, choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery facility where expert and skilled plastic surgeons perform this procedure. An experienced plastic surgeon will confirm your candidature for the procedure by performing a thorough physical examination to evaluate the amount of adipose tissue present and the quality of the overlying skin.
