Thigh Liposuction and Hip Fat Transfer in Korea: From Flat to Fit in Leggings
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30s |
52kg |
167cm |
19 |
Surgical site
Thigh, Hip dip
3,200cc
Rt : 140cc, Lt : 150cc
If you’re concerned about stubborn fat
in the thighs and are considering thigh liposuction,
you’ve probably heard the term “bony thighs.”
Some patients request maximum fat removal
in hopes of achieving a sharply slim look,
often referred to as a bony thigh appearance.
However, aggressive liposuction
without considering volume and balance
can result in a fragile or unnatural look,
undermining symmetry and feminine curves.
What’s more beautiful than bony thighs
is a harmonized silhouette:
a slim waistline, well-proportioned hips,
and smoothly tapering, slender thighs
that complement each other in balance.
To achieve that, we first remove
excess fat from the abdomen and thighs,
then perform hip dip fat transfer
to enhance volume where it’s lacking—
creating a well-defined pelvic contour
while maximizing the effects of liposuction.
This featured patient had a lower body
prone to storing fat in the thighs.
Through thigh liposuction, we targeted the buildup,
and combined it with hip fat transfer
to complete a natural pelvic reshaping.
You can view her transformation
in the before-and-after comparison below.
[Patient Information]
Age: Mid-30s
Occupation: Office worker
Height: 167cm
Weight: 52kg
BMI: 19
*Even with similar stats,
liposuction results may vary by individual.
The patient had gained about 4kg
over the past year, and this led to
fat accumulation concentrated in the thighs,
causing her significant stress and discomfort.
This patient had a fat-dominant body type,
with low muscle mass but a sufficient amount of fat
for successful liposuction and transfer.
Her physique showed a distinct concentration of fat
in the inner thighs, with a lack of volume
in the buttocks, which made the side profile flatter
than ideal despite her slim overall shape.
To restore lower body balance,
we planned to remove the excess fat
from the inner thighs, and then perform
hip dip fat transfer using the harvested fat
to enhance curves and create a more
feminine, proportional silhouette.
We proposed the following options for the surgery:
1.To achieve a voluminous, feminine leg line,
we would remove fat from the inner thighs
and inject it into the hip dips to round the pelvis.
2.For patients who prefer not to undergo
hip fat transfer, we suggested
leaving a small amount of fat in the saddlebag area,
so that the transition from hips to thighs
appears soft and natural—
creating a smooth curve even with liposuction alone.
Ultimately, the patient chose the first plan—
thigh liposuction combined with hip dip fat transfer.
The comparison photos below were taken
two months post-op, showing the changes
after surgery.
[Surgical Areas & Fat Volume & Fat transfer volume]
Surgical areas: Thighs, hip dips
Liposuction volume: 3,200cc
Fat transfer volume: Right – 140cc / Left – 150cc
This patient had long been concerned
about stubborn fat in her lower body.
Her goal was to create a slimmer thigh line
while enhancing her curves
through hip dip fat transfer using her own fat.
To ensure a noticeable pelvic enhancement,
we added significant volume to her hip dips—
which effectively raised the starting point of her legs,
making them appear longer and more elegant.
In the comparison photos, especially in leggings,
you can clearly see how the overall line
has become more feminine and balanced.
As time passed, we closely monitored
how well the fat grafted to the hips
was naturally absorbed and retained.
Based on this observation,
we proceeded with a secondary fat transfer
to enhance and stabilize the volume.
By combining thigh liposuction
to remove stubborn fat in her trouble areas
with additional volume to the hip dips,
this case shows how liposuction
doesn’t need to result in an overly thin look.
Instead, the result is a healthy, curvy lower body,
with a feminine silhouette that feels
balanced and natural rather than extreme.
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#HipDipFatTransfer
#PelvicFatGrafting
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#LongerLegEffect
#BodyContourKorea
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