Lose fat in your inner thighs

If you struggle to lose stubborn pockets of fat - like fat in the inner thighs - then you know this problem well.

Some people carry excess fat in their abdominal area, while others are more likely to carry excess fat in their hips or buttocks. We see the same issues with arms and legs: one person may have slim arms or legs, and carry extra weight just in the core area of their body. Other people may find that their arms and legs accumulate extra fat easily.

Final Thoughts on Persistence in Your Efforts at Shedding Inner Thigh Fat

In the same way that we increase our excess fat in certain areas, we also lose fat from specific areas. The inability to target areas of fat with diet and exercise is why we have treatments like liposuction. Even if someone does extensive exercises on a certain part of their body , this does not guarantee the reduction of fat in that area. Instead, the exercise builds muscle.

One particularly frustrating challenge for many people is inner thigh fat reduction. Although they may eat well, be in a normal weight range, and exercise their inner thighs, they cannot reduce the fat to the level they would like. This is exactly why inner thigh fat removal is such a popular cosmetic request. Despite your best efforts, there is no way you can ensure inner thigh fat reduction without a targeted medical treatment.

One technology that is particularly good for reduction of inner thigh fat is called Vaser Liposuction. Vaser allows us to remove fat with the most minimally invasive equipment.

Years ago, liposuction was a more invasive and aggressive treatment that led to bruising and longer recovery. Today, with options like Vaser Lipo, inner thigh liposuction is gentle, less invasive, safer, and has a shorter recovery time. Vaser liposuction uses ultrasound to gently dislodge fat. We then use very thin tubes called micro-cannulas to suck the fat from the inner thigh. In most cases this procedure can be done with lighter anesthesia than traditional liposuction.

This can help make the recovery quicker, and help you return to your regular activities with less downtime. When we use Vaser liposuction for a reduction in inner thigh fat, we have the ability to contour the leg during this process. Because Vaser is gentle and uses ultrasound, recovery time is shorter and there is generally less pain. Vaser is also safer than traditional liposuction. Although there may be some swelling, the results with Vaser Lipo are immediate since the fat is actually removed from your inner thighs. It can take a few weeks to a few months to see your final results.

CoolSculpting for inner thigh fat removal CoolSculpting is a non-surgical, non-invasive way to reduce stubborn fat. As opposed to Vaser which sucks fat out of your inner thighs, CoolSculpting works by freezing the areas of fat. Over the following weeks, these fat cells die and collapse. Then these collapsed fat cells are eliminated from your body naturally.

CoolSculpting does not provide the ability to contour the way Vaser Lipo does. With CoolSculpting, you will not see results right away. It can take a few weeks for the fat reduction to happen. Additionally, CoolSculpting can require a series of treatments to get the same results you can get with one treatment of Vaser Lipo.

SmartLipo is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to melt fat and help to tighten skin. While SmartLipo is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used for inner thigh fat reduction, there are disadvantages to this procedure. Patients may end up with substantial burns from the laser, if they are not treated by someone with the appropriate experience. In addition, the laser does not give the same ability to contour , as we have with Vaser Lipo. Finally, some patients want to use the fat removed during liposuction to do a natural fat transfer procedure.

This is not an option with SmartLipo. The best way to decide if you are a candidate for inner thigh fat removal is to come into our offices and have a private consultation with one of our experts.

Many people may be candidates for inner thigh fat reduction, but in general the best candidates:. After inner thigh fat reduction, you can expect to have some discomfort but should not be in significant pain. You will likely have some swelling and bruising as you heal.

In many cases, patients wear compression garments to help reduce swelling and promote healing. You will be able to walk around, but should refrain from vigorous physical activities. There are important differences between inner thigh fat removal and a thigh lift. First of all, inner thigh fat removal just targets fat. A thigh lift, on the other hand, targets the skin and overall shape of the thigh.

Someone who has loose or excess skin on their thighs is a better candidate for a thigh lift. When you have surgical or non-surgical reduction of inner thigh fat, these procedures will not address loose skin. In fact, surgical removal of inner thigh fat can lead to additional loose skin, so if your primary complaint is excess skin, a thigh lift is generally a better option. A customized thigh lift surgery can include the removal of some inner thigh fat, which can be discussed in a private consultation.

While inner thigh fat removal can be a non-surgical procedure, a thigh lift is always surgical. Finally, while a thigh lift has a longer recovery and scars, removal of inner thigh fat has a shorter recovery and is often virtually scarless. This then gives you the number of calories you would need to eat in order to maintain your exact weight while following your same workout routine. Someone of Rachael's height, weight, and age, for example, could eat 1, calories per day while lying in bed all day, and she would maintain her current weight. For ideal fat loss however, you need to be in a deficit of calories from this amount, taking Rachael's total to somewhere between calories and 1, calories per day if she were to maintain a totally sedentary lifestyle.

That number would change if you factor in the amount of exercise she does. You should then focus on getting plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, good fats and fibre - while eliminating alcohol, baked and fried foods, and processed sugars.

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While you might think that squats and lunges are the key to toned thighs, in fact these can often make our legs bulkier - Rachael pictured recommends bodyweight exercises. How should you exercise to get rid of inner thigh fat? While you might think that squats and lunges are the key to toned thighs, in fact these can often make our legs bulkier in the long term. However, in order to achieve real results, you need to be clocking a lot of steps - almost 10, or close to 10 kilometres per day. Following this, try and incorporate as many as possible 'natural' steps into your day - by walking around the office at work, going outside on your lunch break and walking home or getting off the bus a stop early.

This system breaks down all of the body types into three unique stereotypes: ectomorphs, mesomorphs and endomorphs pictured.

Ectomorph body types are very tall and slim. They don't have much muscle and find it difficult to put on muscle or any weight in general. The mesomorph is between the ectomorph and the endomorph, and they are defined by a muscular frame and broader shoulders than their waist. An endomorph body type is usually a larger curvier figure. They are quite commonly a stocky build and their bodies hold onto fat well and find it hard to lose.

In addition to walking, Rachael also said that swimming and running can also work wonders with slimming your legs, depending on your body type.