Thigh liposuction: slimmer, more shapely legs

No. Liposuction reduces the volume of fat, but cellulite depends on the structure of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It may improve its appearance in some cases, but it does not remove it.

You can walk from day one. Light exercise is usually resumed after 3–4 weeks and intense exercise at around 6 weeks, always following your surgeon's advice.

Yes. If there is localised fat on the inner knee it can be treated in the same procedure so that the transition between thigh and lower leg is balanced.

The fat cells removed do not grow back, so the result is long-lasting as long as you keep a stable weight with a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment; it is designed to reshape specific areas. The best results are achieved in people close to their ideal weight. If you are significantly overweight, we can refer you to our .

The incisions are only a few millimetres long and placed in creases or discreet areas. They fade over time and are usually very subtle.

Most patients return to normal activities and office work in about a week. Swelling reduces gradually over the first few months.

As with any surgery, complications can occur, although they are usually minor and uncommon: bruising, prolonged swelling, seromas, contour irregularities or temporary changes in sensation. Your surgeon will explain them at your consultation and give you guidelines to minimise them.

Yes. It is common to combine areas — for example abdomen and flanks, or back and flanks — in the same procedure. The number of areas is decided at your assessment based on your health and the amount of fat to be removed.