LIPOSUCTION SADDLEBAGS

Many women complain about the notorious saddlebags. They appear over the years, often during adolescence or the first pregnancy. Saddlebags are actually a large deposit of hip fat (see liposuction of love handles) and extends over the buttocks and thighs. Even with effective dieting and exercise, this saddlebags may not disappear, as it is subcutaneous fat that is generally resistant to dieting. Liposuction is a good way to get rid of this fat stored in the hips and regain a sportier, more pleasing appearance. In recent years, liposuction has become the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure.

Everything you need to know about liposuction for saddlebags

The duration of a saddlebags liposuction is fast, lasting an average of one hour, but is often associated with other areas. For liposuction involving 1 or 2 areas, the patient is usually admitted to the clinic on an outpatient basis. This aesthetic surgery is normally performed under general anaesthetic, but it is also possible to request spinal anaesthesia, which is similar to an epidural.

During the procedure, the surgeon infiltrates the hips, buttocks and thighs with a solution that makes it easier to remove fat. A small opening is made in the skin, through which an empty cannula is inserted to remove the fat. To carry out this operation, a machine is connected to these empty cannulas, pumping the fat deep and actively. Thanks to the back-and-forth motion of the machine, the entire liposuction area is completely covered. The cannulas used measure 3, 4 or 5 mm in diameter.
The pain experienced varies considerably from one woman to another. According to various analyses and research, liposuction of the saddlebags can be graded at 3 on a scale of pain from 0 to 10. Pain is very well managed, however, thanks to simple analgesics that patients can take throughout the day. It's also important to note that the appearance of bruising is very frequent and completely normal.

What are the results of liposuction on saddlebags?

Visit liposuction on the saddlebags generally gives good results. To improve results, liposuction of the saddlebags is often combined with fat transfer. The first changes take about ten days, due to post-operative edema. It takes around 3 months for the figure to recover, as the edema disappears and the skin tightens. The scars left by the operation are not very visible, as they are located under the fold of the buttock, but also on the outer side of the thigh and on the lower region of the hips.

What is the recovery process like?

Once the operation has been completed, a first follow-up consultation takes place 2 days later. Thereafter, a single consultation is required at one week, 1 month and 3 months. Patients must wear a support panty for 1 month, day and night, for a more effective, high-quality result. It is possible to gently resume sporting activity one week after the operation.