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Liposuction of the thighs and knees in Dortmund

Saddlebags, the inner thighs and the deposits above the knees are among the places where fat is particularly stubborn. Which areas can be treated with liposuction at Westfalenklinik, when tightening is part of it, and when it is better to have lipoedema checked.

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Who will treat you hereDr. Herrboldt, Dr. Reifenrath, Dr. Bromba, Dr. Gruner, Dr. Simidjiiska, Dr. med. univ. Zamani, Prof. Witt, Dr. Jenner
Duration of surgery
about 1 to 3 hrs
Anaesthesia
local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia
Stay in the clinic
outpatient or 1 night
At a glance

Liposuction of the legs at a glance

Areas
Saddlebags, inner thighs, knees, transition to the buttocks
Duration of surgery
about 1 to 3 hrs
Anaesthesia
local anaesthesia, twilight sedation or general anaesthesia
Stay in the clinic
outpatient or 1 night
Back out among people
after 2 to 3 days
Compression
all day for 4 to 6 weeks
Scars
about 4 to 5 mm at the access points
Financing
possible through our financing partner
  • Fine cannulas: even hard-to-reach places such as the area around the ankles can be reached.
  • Inner thighs in view: if the skin there slackens, a thigh lift can be the better path.
  • Pain on pressure? Then have lipoedema checked beforehand, which is planned differently.

Liposuction of the thighs in Dortmund: everything in one building

Whether on the outside as saddlebags, on the inner thighs or above the knees: fat on the legs is often a question of predisposition and stays even if you move around a lot. At Westfalenklinik in Dortmund, liposuction therefore always begins with a thorough examination, in which we also look at the skin and at signs that are more consistent with lipoedema. The preliminary discussion, the procedure and the check-up appointments all take place under one roof; for this, the clinic relies neither on external surgical centres nor on visiting-surgeon clinics.

The building is at Rosemeyerstraße 2–4, directly on the B1/A40 and very close to the Signal Iduna Park. By car, leave the B1 at the Dortmund-Hombruch exit, turn right into Wittekindstraße and after 700 m right into Rosemeyerstraße; you park your car on the building’s parking deck directly in front of the entrance. Without a car, take the U45 from the main station to Stadtgarten and from there the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim.

Who liposuction of the thighs is an option for

You bring good prerequisites if these points apply:

  • Local deposits on the thighs or knees despite exercise
  • A stable body weight
  • Skin that can settle back after the liposuction
  • No pain in the legs on pressure or touch

Liposuction is meant to change the shape of the legs; it is not suitable for losing weight. For that, Westfalenklinik offers its own treatments under Weight loss. We will clarify at the examination in Dortmund whether the prerequisites are met in your case.

Which areas of the thighs and knees can be treated with liposuction

Saddlebags

The deposits on the outside of the thighs, just below the hip, clearly shape the silhouette from the front. They are among the areas that are most often treated with liposuction. You can read why they often persist despite exercise and diet in the article Treating saddlebags in a targeted way.

Inner thighs

On the inner thighs, gravity works against the skin’s retraction. Here we pay particular attention to how well it can settle back after liposuction.

Knees and the transition to the buttocks

Deposits on the inside of the knees and at the transition from the thigh to the buttocks can be reached with fine cannulas, as can hard-to-reach places such as the area around the ankles.

Woman measuring her hips and thigh with a tape measure in front of a pink background, illustrative image on the difference between a fat deposit and lipoedema in the legs

Is it really just fat? The difference from lipoedema

Not every sturdy thigh has a local fat deposit behind it. If your legs hurt on pressure or touch, the right and left sides are affected equally and the feet remain noticeably slim, you should have lipoedema checked by a doctor. Lipoedema is a condition in its own right affecting the subcutaneous fatty tissue and is planned differently from aesthetic liposuction, including as regards German statutory health insurance.

You can read which signs are typical under Lipoedema symptoms and stages, and what treatment of the legs looks like under Lipoedema in the legs. In the consultation in Dortmund we address both.

When the skin on the inner thighs slackens

How firm the result looks depends heavily on the skin on the thighs. If it is elastic, it generally settles back after the liposuction. If it has lost firmness after major weight loss or over the years, liposuction alone can achieve little.

  1. 01

    Liposuction

    With elastic skin, liposuction is often enough to shape saddlebags, inner thighs or knees.

  2. 02

    Liposuction with RENUVION®

    With moderately loose skin, RENUVION® can be used in the same procedure through the access points of the liposuction. Whether that is enough depends on the degree of sagging.

  3. 03

    Thigh lift

    If there is clearly excess skin on the inner thighs, a thigh lift is an option, which can be combined with liposuction for saddlebags. More on this under Liposuction or tightening?

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How liposuction of the legs proceeds at Westfalenklinik

Before the procedure, you and your doctor decide which regions will be treated and which type of anaesthesia is suitable: local anaesthesia, twilight sedation or general anaesthesia. On the day of surgery, the areas are marked. With the water-jet technique, a mixture of saline solution and a local anaesthetic is introduced first, then the fat is suctioned out through small access points. The particularly thin cannulas are intended to spare nerves and vessels.

Depending on the region, the procedure takes about 1 to 3 hours. Afterwards we first apply an elastic bandage, and later you wear a compression girdle. Whether you go home the same day or stay one night in the clinic depends on the extent.

The first weeks after liposuction of the thighs

  • Swelling and bruising on the legs are normal at first
  • Wear the compression girdle all day for 4 to 6 weeks
  • Avoid physical exertion for 2 to 3 weeks
  • Do not sit for longer than two hours at a time
  • Refrain from sunbathing and sauna for the time being

The stitches dissolve on their own, the scars at the access points are about 4 to 5 mm in size and usually fade over time. You avoid sitting for long periods because of the risk of thrombosis. For more detail on the time afterwards: After liposuction.

How the result on the legs turns out depends on the initial findings, the quality of the skin and a stable weight. Fat cells that have been removed do not, as a rule, regrow, but remaining ones can grow if there is a marked weight gain. The skin on the thighs needs time: only after about 6 to 12 months can it be reliably assessed whether excess skin remains. More on this in the article Slack thighs after liposuction.

Risks of liposuction of the legs

Every surgical procedure carries risks. With liposuction, bruising, swelling, unevenness, wound-healing disorders, infections and, rarely, thrombosis can occur, among other things. We explain what this means for you before the operation in a detailed medical briefing.

Five women in white underwear seen from behind, thighs and transition to the buttocks in view, illustrative image on the costs of liposuction of the thighs

What does liposuction of the thighs cost in Dortmund?

How high the costs are depends on whether only the saddlebags or also the inner thighs, knees and buttocks are treated, how long the operation lasts and whether RENUVION® or a tightening is added. At Westfalenklinik you receive a no-obligation cost estimate after the consultation..

The treatment prices are final prices including statutory VAT; overnight stay and meals, follow-up treatments and the anaesthetist’s fees are not added afterwards. You can pay for the procedure in instalments through our financing partner; more under Financing your treatment and Cost of liposuction.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas of the legs can be treated with liposuction?

Often these are the saddlebags on the outside of the thighs, the inner thighs, the deposits on the inside of the knees and the transition to the buttocks. Thanks to fine cannulas, places such as the area around the ankles can also be reached. We discuss in the consultation at Westfalenklinik in Dortmund which areas make sense in your case.

Can the thighs and buttocks be treated in one procedure?

Several regions can be treated with liposuction in one operation, as long as it remains medically justifiable. How much is possible in one procedure depends on your findings and is agreed together beforehand.

When is a thigh lift better than liposuction?

If the main problem on the inner thighs is loose skin, for example after major weight loss, liposuction alone can achieve little. In that case a thigh lift is an option, which can be combined with liposuction.

How long am I off sick after liposuction of the thighs?

You are usually back out among people after 2 to 3 days. In the first 2 to 3 weeks you should avoid physical exertion. When you return to work depends on whether your work is physically demanding.

How can I tell whether it could be lipoedema?

If your legs hurt on pressure or touch, both sides are equally affected and the feet stay slim, you should have lipoedema checked by a doctor. More on this under Lipoedema in the legs.

Why do I have to wear compression after liposuction on the legs?

The girdle is meant to counteract swelling and help the skin settle against the altered tissue. We recommend wearing it all day for the first 4 to 6 weeks.

What does liposuction of the thighs cost in Dortmund?

What matters is the number of areas, the duration of the procedure and a possible tightening. After the consultation you receive a no-obligation cost estimate; the prices at Westfalenklinik are final prices including follow-up treatments and anaesthesia, and through our financing partner you can pay in instalments.

Where in Dortmund is liposuction of the legs carried out?

At Westfalenklinik, Rosemeyerstr. 2–4, 44139 Dortmund, directly on the B1/A40 near the Signal Iduna Park. By car, leave the B1 at the Dortmund-Hombruch exit and park on the building’s parking deck; from the main station, take the U45 to Stadtgarten and the U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim.

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