Thigh Liposuction Revision After Weight Rebound: Can It Restore Slim Legs in Korea?
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30s |
56kg |
152cm |
25 |
Surgical site
Thigh, hip line
4,400cc
Despite consistent efforts
through various lower body workouts
and strict diet routines,
many patients struggle to reduce thigh volume
into a naturally sculpted and feminine shape.
Because it is nearly impossible
to target fat loss in specific areas through exercise alone,
a growing number of patients choose
thigh liposuction as a solution.
To achieve satisfying results from the first procedure,
it’s essential to undergo a thorough body consultation beforehand
and maintain proper aftercare post-surgery.
Without an accurate understanding of body structure,
thigh liposuction may lead to issues
such as indentations or irregular contours.
Inadequate postoperative care may also hinder recovery
and increase the risk of weight rebound (yo-yo effect).
That’s why it’s crucial to plan the procedure
based on the surgeon’s prior experience with liposuction
and tailor the approach to the individual’s body characteristics.
The patient featured today previously underwent
thigh liposuction at another clinic two years ago.
However, she experienced a yo-yo effect,
which led to an increase in both weight
and lower body volume,
causing emotional distress.
She returned to our clinic
for thigh liposuction revision surgery,
and by designing the procedure
according to her current body shape,
we helped her achieve a slimmer leg line
compared to her previous surgery.
Let’s take a look at her transformation
through the before-and-after comparison below.
Patient Information
Age: Mid-20s
Occupation: Freelancer
Height: 152 cm
Weight: 56 kg
BMI: 25
Even among patients with similar body types,
liposuction outcomes may vary by individual.
According to her body shape analysis,
this patient presented with the following characteristics:
1.She had well-developed muscle mass
and good skin elasticity.
2.In the inner thighs,
the volume was mostly from muscle,
with less fat available for suction,
making fat reduction in this area more limited.
3.She had a folded infragluteal crease
under the buttocks,
which could become more pronounced
if too much fat was removed
from the under-buttock area.
Based on this assessment,
we proposed the following plan
for thigh liposuction revision surgery:
1.We aimed to carefully remove
the remaining fat from the thighs
to create a straighter, slimmer leg line,
with balanced volume reduction.
2.For the inner thigh,
due to prominent muscle volume,
a significant change was unlikely with fat removal alone.
Instead, we focused on refining the contour
through line-based suction
to smooth the leg silhouette.
3.To improve lower body balance,
we included hip line liposuction,
but minimized fat removal under the buttocks
to avoid exaggerating the infragluteal fold.
Instead, we approached the area with
a shaping-focused technique
to refine the transition between the buttocks and thighs.
Below is the comparison photo
taken before surgery
and 2 months after the thigh liposuction revision.
[Red line – Before surgery]
[Surgical Area & Fat Volume]
Treatment Areas: Thighs, Hip line
Liposuction Volume: 4,400cc
The patient previously underwent thigh liposuction
at another clinic.
However, as her thigh volume increased again,
she chose to undergo revision thigh liposuction
to restore a smooth, sculpted leg contour.
As seen in the comparison taken 2 months post-op,
the remaining fat in the thighs
was removed with improved balance,
resulting in a noticeably refined lower body line
compared to her pre-revision state.
In addition, we performed hip line liposuction
to address fat at the transition zone
between the buttocks and thighs.
This helped enhance the proportions
of her upper legs,
making her legs appear longer and more balanced
by creating a smoother hip-to-thigh curve.
When it comes to revision liposuction,
it’s crucial to tailor the approach
based on the reason for the initial failure.
That’s why consulting with a qualified liposuction specialist
is essential—one who can diagnose your body shape,
identify any problem areas,
and develop a precise, customized surgical plan
for safe and effective correction.
