Inner thigh liposuction is a popular procedure among women who want to reduce their leg fat. Some body fat is essential to our well-being. However, too much fat can accumulate in certain areas of the body, leading to low self-esteem. One area where excess fat frequently accumulates is on the inner thigh. This can cause a host of issues, from chafing and mobility problems to poor self-esteem. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your upper legs, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Lipo could be the answer you’ve been looking for.
The Upper Leg Problem
Our genes determine the areas where our bodies store fat. Unfortunately, for many women, extra fat often gets stored in the inner thigh area. As any woman with large thighs knows, this causes rubbing, chafing, and discomfort, especially in hot weather. It can also cause self-esteem issues, with sufferers often refusing to wear shorts or swimsuits. Inner thigh lipo can help to resolve this problem.
Why Do I Have Excess Fat On My Thighs?
For most of their lives, women will have a higher body fat percentage than men. After a girl reaches the age of eight, she will start gaining fat more quickly than a boy. When she reaches adolescence, her body fat will increase at almost twice the speed of that of a similar-aged boy, which is because of hormones. When a woman reaches the age of 25, her body fat is double that of a 25-year-old man. The excess fat will form around the pelvic area, thighs, and buttocks. The fat acts as a form of energy storage for when the woman breastfeeds a baby. While this is helpful in terms of childbearing, it isn’t beneficial in terms of appearance. Fat in this area of the body is challenging to reduce, and dieting and exercise fail to impact this area of the body sufficiently.
Can I Spot Reduce Inner Thigh Fat Naturally?
There is no such thing as spot-reducing fat from any area of the body. If you lose weight, you will reduce fat from all over the body. However, some areas of the body will see more significant fat loss than others. Again, this comes down to genetics. Some women tend to retain fat around their stomachs, while others retain fat around their arms or bottoms. Many women find that the fat on their thighs refuses to shift no matter what they do. If you are very overweight, dieting and exercise will help to reduce the fat on your thighs. However, if you are at or close to your ideal weight and still have thigh fat, lipo can help.
Liposuction For The Thighs
Liposuction on the inner thighs is an effective way to get rid of the stubborn fat cells in this area. When you remove the fat cells from your thighs, they are gone permanently, which means that the inner thighs will look slimmer and more toned. They will also no longer rub together and cause chafing. To find out more about inner thigh liposuction and whether it’s for you, contact ArtLipo today.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.