Liposuction of the inner thighs

Liposuction of the inner thighs can be very effective.  The best candidates have excess fat with very little loose skin or stretch marks.

Does loose skin on the inner thighs improve with liposuction?

Loose inner thigh skin can be tightened with liposuction to a small degree.  If the excess skin is significant, a medial thigh lift may be the procedure of choice.

How is inner thigh liposuction performed?

Small incisions are used.  The deep fat is removed with larger diameter cannulas.  Treatment close to the skin requires small diameter cannulas.

What post-op care is involved with inner thigh liposuction?

It is important to wear the compression garment to aid skin reshaping after liposuction of the inner thighs.  The garment should be worn day and night as much as possible for 3 weeks after surgery.

What kind of anesthesia is used for liposuction of the inner thighs?

Liposuction of the inner thighs generally requires tumescent local anesthesia with sedation.