Thigh Liposuction - How to lose thigh fat

Thigh Liposuction - How to lose thigh fat

Thigh liposuction is a hugely popular procedure to remove fat from the thighs.

As well as getting rid of inner thigh fat, liposuction of the hips and thighs is also a great way of removing so-called ‘saddlebags’, localised fat pads covering the hip bone.

In thigh liposuction, the surgeon will break up the troublesome fat cells before they are sucked out, leaving behind thinner, more toned, thighs. Inner thigh liposuction can also help to achieve the much-desired ‘thigh gap’ and reduce chafing.

Liposuction cannot remove cellulite or stretch marks, but other treatments in combination with thigh liposuction will help.

What are the benefits?

Thigh liposuction is a simple procedure, but it can produce life-changing results. The benefits of thigh liposuction include the following:

• Slimmer thighs
• More toned thighs
• Eliminate the appearance of ‘saddlebags’
• Reduced chafing
• Creating a thigh gap
• Improve clothing fit
• Wear tight trousers and skirts with confidence
• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
• Improved mental wellbeing by reducing stress, anxiety and unhappiness

Who is suitable?

Cadogan Clinic considers individuals fit for thigh liposuction if they meet the following criteria.

• Are physically and psychologically fit and healthy 
• Are a healthy weight and not obese
• Are bothered by the appearance of fat thighs
• Have inner thigh fat which cannot be removed by diet and exercise alone
• Have realistic expectations of what can be achieved through thigh liposuction

What treatments can be combined with this form of liposuction?

Why come to Cadogan Clinic?

There are a number of reasons why you should come to Cadogan Clinic for your thigh liposuction treatment.

• Cadogan Clinic is an award-winning specialist cosmetic clinic, with a track record of delivering safe, high-quality cosmetic surgery
• We successfully carry out hundreds of cases of thigh liposuction every year
• Our thigh liposuction specialists have the highest levels of training and qualifications
• We were founded by Mr Bryan Mayou, the surgeon who first brought liposuction to the UK, and he has trained the next generation of specialists at the clinic
• We treat more liposuction patients than any other clinic in London
• Cadogan Clinic’s expert surgeons use only the most effective liposuction techniques
• We use the latest anaesthetic technologies to minimise your downtime, and allow you to return home on the day of your thigh liposuction procedure
• Our nursing team provide a dedicated 24/7 on-call service during recovery
• We offer a complimentary consultation and treatment with our onsite team of aestheticians to ensure you heal and scar quickly and efficiently
• We work with major bodies and organisations to ensure standards are maintained. These include the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Our purpose-built clinic is conveniently located off Sloane Square, Chelsea, London

How much does thigh liposuction cost?

Thigh liposuction costs upwards of £3,950 at the Cadogan Clinic. If you are having other areas of liposuction at the same time, then you can expect to pay more.

Two areas of liposuction cost £6,000 and three areas of liposuction cost £6,900.

The cost of thigh lipo includes up to two 30 minute – 60-minute consultations with a leading specialist plastic surgeon at our award-winning premises in Chelsea, your procedure carried out at London’s leading specialist cosmetic surgery centre of excellence, 24/7 on-call nurse assistance, a dedicated patient coordinator, as a personal point of contact through your journey with Cadogan, a pre-operative medical assessment to ensure you are fit for surgery and a comprehensive post-operative aftercare courtesy of our specialist cosmetic nurses.

All quoted costs online are guide prices only and subject to confirmation following your in-person consultation.

Thigh liposuction cost in the UK is not subject to VAT as it is a medical procedure.

Thigh liposuction is rarely available on the NHS for cosmetic purposes.

Why do we get fat thighs?

There are many reasons why a person may get fat thighs. An unhealthy diet, high in sugar and calories and low in fruit and vegetables and protein, can cause fat to form on any part of the body. This includes drinking alcohol, which is often packed with sugar and calories. A lack of exercise, or living a sedentary lifestyle, can also be responsible for the appearance of thigh fat.

Genetics and gender can also play a huge role in the appearance of outer and inner thigh fat. Women are prone to develop saddlebags on the outer thighs. These fat pads, which cover the area where the thigh bone joins the hip, develop in puberty as oestrogen levels increase. The development of these pads often goes hand-in-hand with fatty deposits appearing in the buttocks and the insides of the knees.

Fatty deposits also develop on the inner thigh during this time of a woman’s life. Sometimes this can be down to genetics, although weight gain and the ageing process can also be responsible. The presence of this fat can cause the thighs to rub together, often causing chafing.

Although oestrogen levels drop sharply with the onset of menopause, sadly this does not translate into losing thigh fat. Once you hit menopause, your metabolism slows with age, resulting in weight gain in all areas of the body.

Some women find that they gain weight around the thighs during pregnancy. Shifting the pregnancy pounds can prove very difficult, so thigh liposuction is a popular treatment choice for women who have given birth. Thigh lipo is often used as part of the Cadogan Clinic’s Mummy Makeover.

There are many reasons why a person may get fat thighs. An unhealthy diet, high in sugar and calories and low in fruit and vegetables and protein, can cause fat to form on any part of the body. This includes drinking alcohol, which is often packed with sugar and calories. A lack of exercise, or living a sedentary lifestyle, can also be responsible for the appearance of thigh fat.

Genetics and gender can also play a huge role in the appearance of outer and inner thigh fat. Women are prone to develop saddlebags on the outer thighs. These fat pads, which cover the area where the thigh bone joins the hip, develop in puberty as oestrogen levels increase. The development of these pads often goes hand-in-hand with fatty deposits appearing in the buttocks and the insides of the knees.

Fatty deposits also develop on the inner thigh during this time of a woman’s life. Sometimes this can be down to genetics, although weight gain and the ageing process can also be responsible. The presence of this fat can cause the thighs to rub together, often causing chafing.

Although oestrogen levels drop sharply with the onset of menopause, sadly this does not translate into losing thigh fat. Once you hit menopause, your metabolism slows with age, resulting in weight gain in all areas of the body.

Some women find that they gain weight around the thighs during pregnancy. Shifting the pregnancy pounds can prove very difficult, so thigh liposuction is a popular treatment choice for women who have given birth. Thigh lipo is often used as part of the Cadogan Clinic’s Mummy Makeover.

What else can I do to reduce fat thighs?

Many of us struggle with how to get rid of thigh fat. The two biggest things you can do to lose fat from the thighs or any other area of the body is to have a healthy diet and exercise.

A healthy diet consists of plenty of vegetables and fruit, foods that are high in fibre such as wholegrain and protein-packed lean meats and poultry. Foods and drinks which are packed with sugar, such as cakes, sweets and soda, should be avoided in order to bring fat levels down. If your alcohol intake is higher than the NHS-recommended 14 units a week then you should cut back to combat fat thighs.

As well as upping your exercise levels to at least 150 minutes a week, you should also start doing regular targeted exercises to tone the thighs and reduce the likelihood of thigh fat.

These include the sumo squat, just like a weightlifter, side lunges and side-lying adduction, when you lay on the floor on one side with your top leg bent and dropped forward, extending the bottom leg and engaging the abdominal muscles while your hips remain stacked. You should aim to do 15–20 reps before repeating the exercise on the other side. The best exercise regimen should include cardio, strength training and HIIT (high-intensity interval training). However, even a long swim or a long, steady walk or hike can have an effect on toning the thighs.

Weight loss pills and supplements are available over-the-counter, at health food shops and on prescription, but these are not intended as a stand-alone answer to weight loss.

However, as thigh fat is often down to genes, sometimes there is very little you can do to get rid of thigh fat. Despite our very best efforts, some fat cannot be lost through diet and exercise alone. This is where thigh liposuction can help. This treatment is the best way of getting rid of stubborn fatty deposits from the outer and inner thighs in one quick and easy treatment.

However, it is important, before undergoing any cosmetic surgery, that you have realistic expectations of the result. For example, although inner thigh liposuction can successfully create a thigh gap, the positioning of the underlying muscle and bone means that inner thigh liposuction won’t always produce this result.