Having lean thighs is an ideal feminine body goal for many women. The thigh gap is the sought out look of having space between the inner thighs while standing with knees touching. The thigh gap has been very popular in social media and in Hollywood over the years but isn’t the easiest to achieve. Unfortunately many us were not blessed with the anatomy of a runway model and even those of us in great shape may struggle trying to achieve a thigh gap. Being in good shape is important for overall health, but trying to achieve a thigh gap by extreme diet and exercise can be harmful or even lead to an eating disorder. There are treatments available that can help contour and reduce fat in the inner thigh when healthy diet and exercise isn’t enough.
Coolsculpting
Coolsculpting by Zeltiq is a popular and efficacious non surgical permanent fat reduction treatment. Coolsculpting is tried and true. It has been performed for over 10 years and over 2 million treatments have been performed worldwide. The treatment uses a cooling technology called cryolipolysis. The fat cells are frozen, broken down, and are then flushed out using the body’s own natural processes. The treatment only takes about 45 minutes on each side. An applicator with suction is placed over the inner thigh bulge and patients comfortably watch TV or nap while a cooling system non-invasively freezes their fat cells. There is no downtime and patients can return to their normal activities immediately after treatment. Some patients see results as early as 1 month but it can take 3-4 months to see optimal results which are typically around a 25% reduction in fat cells.
BodyFX
BodyFX uses a combination of advanced radiofrequency, deep tissue heating and suction coupled negative pressure. The radio-frequency energy distributes heat to the skin and underlying fat, causing the tissues to heat and contract. The vacuum and controlled energy pulses then work synergistically to provide beautiful body contouring results. BodyFX also uses short bursts of energy to dissolve targeted fat cells. The treatments are comfortable, non invasive, and there is no downtime. They are typically performed in a series of 6 to 8 treatments spaced 1 week apart. BodyFX contours, tightens, smooths, improves cellulite, and reduces fat. This is an excellent option for those concerned with loose skin and cellulite.
Liposuction
Liposuction is the gold standard method of fat reduction. Liposuction offers fast and dramatic results. For an area like inner thighs the procedure may be able to be performed under local anesthesia. The liposuction procedure is performed by the area being numbed with tumescent anesthesia by our board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leonard Lu. He then uses a small cannula that is inserted through a very small inconspicuous incision and then fat cells are broken up and removed. The recovery is minimal and patients may experience bruising or swelling after treatment. Dr. Leonard Lu has extensive experience in performing liposuction over the past 9 years.
How to Achieve the Thigh Gap in North Chicago
Coolsculpting, BodyFX, and Liposuction are all permanent fat reduction treatments that may be perfect for those looking to reduce inner thigh fat to achieve the elusive thigh gap. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen are also important for long term results.
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