Will Lipo Of The Inner Thigh Give Me A Thigh Gap?
Lipo of the inner thigh is a popular cosmetic surgery for women who dislike the appearance of their legs. Many women hope that this treatment will give them the “thigh gap” that is so fashionable now. However, can lipo help to achieve this goal?
What Is The Thigh Gap?
The term “thigh gap” refers to the noticeable space between the inner thighs in some women. This gap appears when standing with the knees together. Some women naturally have a thigh gap while others naturally do not. In some cases, it may be possible to achieve one if you exercise and eat healthily. Your body type determines whether your thighs have a gap between them. If you are overweight, shedding a few pounds may help you achieve a thigh gap. Yet, there are many women who have a healthy body weight, but who don’t have the elusive thigh gap.
Despite this, the desire to have a thigh gap is nothing new. Women often get rid of their unwanted inner thigh fat through surgery. Although there are no medical benefits to having thigh gaps, they help women feel better wearing certain clothes.
Why Don’t All Women Have A Thigh Gap?
It would be impossible for every woman to have a thigh gap. Even very fit women may not have a thigh gap. A thigh gap occurs because of bone structure, body type, and body shape. The width and angle of the hips often determine if thighs will touch or not. Dieting and exercising alone can’t change body structure. For example, women may not have a lot of fat on their thighs, but their thigh muscles may fill the gap.
Age and physical fitness have a role to play too. Stubborn fat on the thighs or skin laxity due to age may prevent a thigh gap from appearing, even to women who have the right body shape to achieve a thigh gap.
Women should understand that their anatomy has a vital role to play in their thigh shape. Some women will never be able to achieve a thigh gap because of their body structure; however, some women who don’t have a thigh gap at the moment can gain one by having body-contouring procedures.
What Is The Cosmetic Procedure To Obtain A Thigh Gap?
Inner thigh liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that may help you obtain a thigh gap. This surgery removes the excess fat from the inner thigh area. It’s important to note that liposuction isn’t a procedure for weight loss, but it can help you achieve better proportions and desirable contours. It’s ideal if your body weight is close to the optimum weight for your height and body build, but dieting and exercising alone won’t help you get the thigh shape you want.
When a surgeon carries out inner thigh liposuction, they make some small incisions on the inner side of the thighs. They then pass a narrow cannula or tube into the incisions to loosen up the fat cells. Finally, the surgeon suctions the fat cells out of the body.
Surgeons will carry out the procedure under local anaesthesia. The patient feels no pain or discomfort but remains awake throughout, which is the safest approach to liposuction. Patients can go home the same day and experience a faster recovery.
After the procedure, patients must wear compression garments in the way that their surgeon advises. This helps with healing and ensures a better outcome. So long as patients continue to live a healthy lifestyle post-surgery, they can maintain their new thigh gap.
Will Inner Thigh Lipo Always Give Me A Thigh Gap?
Liposuction of the inner thighs may help some women to achieve a thigh gap. However, because every woman is different, there’s no guarantee you’ll achieve a thigh gap. For some women with excess fat and skin on their inner thighs, a thigh lift could help. This more invasive procedure creates more defined contours for the thighs. It involves the removal of fat and skin along with recontouring of the thighs. It reduces the excess tissues, slims down the legs, and thus may create or enhance the thigh gap. Again, though, surgeons cannot always guarantee this will happen.
The good news is inner thigh liposuction improves the appearance of the legs regardless of whether a thigh gap appears. It removes stubborn pockets of fat in this notoriously problematic area. Women who have thigh liposuction can achieve slimmer, more attractive legs, better self-confidence, and higher self-esteem. Women feel better about themselves whether or not the procedure helps them to achieve a thigh gap.
To find out more about whether lipo of the inner thigh is a good choice for you, contact ArtLipo today. We can give you the advice you seek and arrange a consultation for you with our skilled surgeons.

Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.