Liposuction cosmetic surgery for the outer thighs and hips is typically undertaken together. Many patients consider their thighs are the only problem area. But receiving treatment of the hips simultaneously creates more complete cosmetic outcomes. 

The fat on female thighs and hips is mostly determined by genetics. Therefore, this fat is often resistant to diet and exercise. The fat pockets in this region, also called saddlebags, are possibly the most common problem sites for women. 

Most women seek thigh liposuction to be able to feel more confident when wearing clothing such as shorts and swimsuits. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman provides liposuction body sculpting to patients in Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and surrounding locations.

Areas Where Your Body Deposits the Most Fat

The two main areas of the body that deposit the most fat are the hips and thighs. These areas have a large amount of the lipase enzyme. 

The presence of this enzyme causes the hips and thighs to have a higher tendency to store fat rapidly. This makes the hips and thighs less responsive to fat loss by diet and exercise. 

Benefits of Hip Liposuction

• It reduces the number of inflammatory cells. The higher number of these cells in the body enhances the possibility of developing cardiovascular disease. In fact, liposuction can reduce inflammatory cells by as much as 11 percent.
• Liposuction can decrease the levels of blood fat, or triglycerides. Higher triglyceride levels have been linked to an increased possibility of developing cardiovascular disease.
• This procedure can safely eliminate fat.
• Individuals who receive this procedure feel more self-confident.
• Liposuction contours areas of the body that are unresponsive to diet and exercise.

What does Thigh Liposuction Involve

Liposuction cosmetic surgery offers an effective solution for women who are unhappy with the appearance of their thighs. This surgical procedure can remove excess fat and skin from the thighs. 

What to Expect from a Hip Liposuction

The hips are a challenging area of the body to lose fat. Hip liposuction can effectively reduce inches off the patient’s body. This area is also one of the most successful to undergo liposuction.

The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The patient may find standing or walking for longer durations somewhat uncomfortable for the first few days after the procedure. 

But sitting is usually comfortable. The patient may experience slight inflammation or bruising. The body may take up to three months to adjust to its new contours after liposuction surgery. 

Recovery from Liposuction for the Hips

Liposuction patients typically experience swelling, bruising, and some loss of sensation in the area. But these side-effects are temporary and will resolve over the next few weeks following the procedure. 

The bruising will slowly resolve over the next three weeks or so while swelling will subside over nearly three months after liposuction surgery.

Patients typically experience soreness for one to two weeks, with minor soreness lasting for up to a month. In the first week, the patient may need pain medications. Patients can typically resume an office job in almost a week after their liposuction surgery.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman receives patients from Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and nearby areas for liposuction body contouring.

To learn more about cosmetic treatment and procedures or to schedule a consultation by Cleveland Ohio area plastic surgeon, Dr. Bram Kaufman, please contact us at 1-216-778-2245 or click here.

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