Is Thigh Liposuction Effective for People with Muscular Legs
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
– |
53.4kg |
152cm |
20.3 |
Surgical site
Thigh liposuction, Hip line, Leteral thigh
4000cc
This patient is a university student majoring in physical education.
Despite participating in school sports and receiving personal training sessions, she was stressed by the lack of improvement in her thighs.
After considering various options, she decided that liposuction would be the most effective solution.
She visited Lesarts Plastic Surgery, known for its expert medical team and systematic approach from consultation to surgery and post-operative care.
Her goal was to achieve straighter, slimmer legs through thigh liposuction and bring better balance to her overall body shape.
This patient is 162 cm tall, weighs 53.4 kg, and has a BMI of 20.3. She had good skin elasticity and a high muscle mass, as she is a university student majoring in physical education.
Although her muscle ratio was high due to regular training, she also had a significant amount of fat, particularly concentrated in the “saddlebag” area of the thighs. This made her a good candidate for thigh liposuction, with the potential for dramatic improvement.
Fat accumulation was most prominent in the upper thighs, so we recommended including the area beneath the buttocks in the procedure.
This is because when fat is removed from the thighs, which normally provide structural support to the buttocks, the weight of the buttocks can shift downward. This can deepen or lengthen the natural fold beneath the buttocks, potentially creating the appearance of sagging.
To prevent this and ensure a more lifted look, we recommended including the lower buttock area in the liposuction.
We also analyzed the pelvis, calves, and muscle structure in order to design the procedure precisely. In this patient’s case, her leg bones were naturally straight, which led us to expect a high level of satisfaction with the surgical outcome.
As a result, thigh liposuction was performed with an estimated fat removal volume of 4,000cc.
Before undergoing thigh liposuction to achieve straighter legs, noticeable fat accumulation was observed in the saddlebag area and upper inner thighs.
In the photos taken 15 days after surgery, swelling and bruising had descended down to the calves—an area that was not operated on—due to gravity. However, a visible reduction in fat volume in the saddlebag and inner thigh areas could already be seen.
At around 4 months post-surgery, the noticeable swelling and bruising had significantly improved, and her legs had come much closer to the desired contour.
Additionally, refining the saddlebag line gave the visual effect of longer, slimmer legs.
Let’s take a look at what the patient shared about her experience.
She mentioned that even on the day of the surgery, she could already see a noticeable reduction in thigh volume when checking her silhouette at home.
Seeing the immediate change, she felt it was almost a waste of time having spent so long doing personal training just to improve her thighs.
She said that getting thigh liposuction was the best decision she made this year.
When she visited around 2 months after surgery, we explained that as healing progresses, her legs would come even closer to a straight-line contour. She asked again, amazed, if it was really possible to get this slim in just a few months.
By the 4-month mark, her bruising and swelling had completely subsided, and she happily shared that she could now fit into XS-sized pants and return to her usual workouts—making her very satisfied with the outcome.
Despite being a university student who practices Hapkido, this patient found it difficult to slim down her thighs, so she began personal training sessions to address the issue.
However, even with this effort, there was little improvement, which led her to undergo thigh liposuction.
By focusing on her areas of concern and planning a design to create straighter legs, she was able to achieve satisfying results.
Before starting a diet, it’s helpful to determine whether you have a fat-dominant or muscle-dominant body type.
Here’s a simple self-check method you can try:
- While standing in a relaxed posture (arms at your sides), check the thickness of the fat on your upper arms or thighs.
- Then, tense your muscles or hold a fixed posture, and check the thickness again.
If there’s little difference in thickness between relaxed and flexed states, you may have a fat-dominant body type.
If there’s a significant difference, it could indicate a more muscular body type.
Please keep in mind that this is a general self-check and only medical professionals can make an accurate assessment.
If you’re planning to start a diet, identifying your body type—whether fat- or muscle-dominant—can help you set more effective goals.
If you’ve identified your body type and made efforts to lose weight but haven’t seen meaningful changes, it may be time to consider thigh liposuction.
Liposuction targets and removes fat cells directly, which means you can often achieve your desired contour with just one procedure.
Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, it’s crucial to choose a clinic with experienced medical professionals, refined techniques, and a well-organized system.
At Lesarts Plastic Surgery, we take full responsibility for our patients—from the initial consultation through to thorough post-operative care—ensuring both safety and satisfaction.
