Awake Thigh Lipo @ Skin & Skinnier | Thigh Liposuction San Diego

Stubborn leg and thigh fat can stick around despite your best efforts with diet and workouts. Dr. Torres is SoCal’s top expert in performing awake liposuction to slim and shape your thighs, providing a walk-in/walk-out experience with no general anesthesia.

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Am I a candidate for thigh lipo? You might be a perfect fit if:

You carry highly localized fat on your thighs or the knee area
You are already close to a healthy and stable weight, but want better leg definition
You gave good skin elasticity
You have realistic expectations (for example, lipo is not a skin-tightening treatment or a cellulite treatment)
You prefer being awake during the procedure over general anesthesia

Areas we treat (with a thigh-first focus):

Inner thighs: this reduces rubbing and creates a cleaner vertical line
Outer thighs / saddlebags: this smooths the lateral bulge for a narrower silhouette
Anterior/posterior thighs: selective blending for a 360° leg contour when needed
Knees
Banana roll (the area under your butt): this is used judiciously to avoid buttock ptosis
Calves: we only recommend calves in very select cases where the proportion benefits (a careful screening is required)

How awake thigh lipo works:

First, local tumescent numbing is infused for your comfort and to reduce bleeding. We then use micro-cannulas to remove targeted fat while preserving smooth transitions. Tiny incisions (often hidden in natural creases) are closed and covered. You’ll walk-in and walk-out on the same day with a compression garment. The typical procedure time is just ~1 to ~2.5 hours depending on the areas we cover.

Thigh lipo recovery timeline and results:

Day of Surgery: we encourage you to walk frequently after the surgery; mild soreness and pressure will be normal.

Days 2-7: your swelling and bruising will peak, then improve; please continue wearing the compression as directed.

Week 1-2: many return to non-strenuous work and continued light movement is encouraged.

Weeks 3-6: you can resume exercise gradually as your swelling continues to settle.

Months 3-6: results continue to refine as your tissues smooth out and contract into their final result.

Results are considered long-lasting with a stable weight and healthy habits. Skin elasticity, natural asymmetries, and anatomy can also influence the final result.

Safety, scars, and expectations:

The awake lipo technique avoids general anesthesia and allows real-time feedback. Incisions are quite small and most heal to very subtle marks. Risks do exist with any procedure (e.g., contour irregularity, asymmetry, seroma, numbness); however, Dr. Torres has performed thousands of lipo procedures, has earned countless 5-star reviews, and a maintains a nationwide social media following. We will review how to minimize your specific risks and whether additional skin-tightening is recommended for you.

Thigh lipo vs. other leg lipo:

Our page focuses on thighs because that’s the most common request and the area with the biggest visual payoff. Knee and calf lipo are also both available for select patients if we believe we can enhance the proportion and the lines created by thigh contouring.

Thigh lipo FAQs:

Will it fix cellulite?
Liposuction is not a cellulite treatment. Some patients see smoother look as bulk decreases; others may need complementary therapies.

Is awake lipo painful?
You are numbed locally and most patients describe pressure and vibration, but not a sharp pain. Oral comfort meds can be used as appropriate.

How long do results last?
Removed fat cells don’t grow back, but remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain. Maintain results with stable weight and activity.

Can I combine areas?
Yes – inner + outer thighs is common. Knee or banana roll may be added if it improves proportion. Dr. Torres will map a plan that fits your goals and recovery window.

When will I see results?
You’ll look smaller right away, but swelling takes weeks to settle. Expect your result to evolve over 3-6 months.

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*Legal disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Our many 5-star reviews speak for themselves, but Skin and Skinnier is not legally allowed to make any guarantees through this website.