Thigh Liposuction for Beautiful Leg Contour and Feminine Silhouette in Korea
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20s |
61kg |
164cm |
23 |
Surgical site
Thigh
5300cc
For many women with lower body obesity,
even if they are not technically overweight,
excess fat concentrated in the thighs
can make their lower body appear
larger and more prominent than it truly is.
To address this, many try to reduce fat
through diet and exercise,
but it’s extremely difficult to selectively
target specific areas and reshape the legs
into the desired line or silhouette.
In particular, the thigh area contains
large muscle groups that significantly affect
the body’s overall line and proportions.
That’s why, instead of focusing solely
on fat volume reduction,
a well-balanced surgical design
tailored to the body’s proportions
is far more important.
Today’s case involves a patient
who took all these factors into account
when deciding to proceed with thigh liposuction.
She made her decision based on
a thorough understanding of
the most suitable surgical method
and how it could help achieve
a balanced and natural-looking body shape.
Through a personalized consultation,
the procedure was designed to match
her specific body type and aesthetic goals,
resulting in a leg line that harmonizes
beautifully with her frame.
Let’s take a closer look at the
before-and-after photos to see
the changes brought by thigh liposuction.
This patient had previously experienced
a weight gain of more than 10 kg.
Despite managing her body shape
through diet and exercise,
repeated irregular eating patterns
led to yo-yo weight fluctuation.
[Patient Info]
Age: Late 20s
Occupation: Office worker
Height: 164 cm
Weight: 61 kg
BMI: 23
Even for those with a similar body profile,
results from liposuction may vary.
She was particularly stressed
about the persistent fat deposits
accumulating in her thighs.
Through pre-surgical consultation,
we found that the patient had a broad skeletal frame
with wide hips, contributing to a naturally larger build.
She also had excess fat concentrated
around the outer thighs and saddlebag area.
Her front thigh muscles were strongly developed,
and her skin elasticity was reduced,
which raised the possibility of irregular skin retraction
after fat removal.
Additionally, she had a pre-existing health condition:
orthostatic hypotension,
which required extra care in pre-op preparation.
Given her overall body structure and health profile,
we developed a custom thigh liposuction plan
that focused on improving proportions
rather than achieving an unrealistic straight leg shape.
Because of her muscle-heavy front thighs,
we excluded that area from the surgery
and instead focused on inner thigh
and saddlebag fat removal
to create a more elongated and balanced leg line
while respecting her natural curves.
To ensure surgical safety,
she underwent a full pre-op evaluation
for orthostatic hypotension.
We also advised her to consistently take iron supplements
before the surgery to stabilize her hemoglobin levels
and reduce the risk of complications related to anemia.
Below is a comparison photo
taken before and two weeks
after thigh liposuction.
[Surgery Area & Fat Volume Removed]
Surgery area: Thighs
Total fat removed: 5300cc
This patient had a naturally broad skeletal frame
with wide hips, and the goal of surgery
was to emphasize her feminine shape
by targeting the saddlebag area and inner thighs
to create slimmer, defined legs
with a noticeable thigh gap.
As seen in the photos taken two weeks after surgery,
we focused liposuction on areas where fat was concentrated—
especially the outer thighs (saddlebags)
and inner thigh fat,
which helped eliminate the lower body bulk
that had been her main concern,
resulting in a much slimmer leg line.
Before surgery, the curve of the saddlebag
created the visual effect of a low starting point
for the legs, making them appear shorter.
After thigh liposuction, the leg line
became more balanced, giving the impression
of longer, more proportionate legs.
Since the patient had a history
of significant weight fluctuations,
we informed her that it might take longer than average
for her legs to fully settle into a smooth silhouette.
We emphasized the importance
of consistent aftercare at the clinic
and long-term compression garment use
to ensure stable and optimal
surgical results.
