McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
The thighs and buttocks are among the most common areas where patients experience stubborn fat deposits, loose skin, and changes in body contour that can feel difficult to improve through diet and exercise alone. Common concerns include inner thigh fullness or rubbing, outer thigh heaviness known as saddlebags, loose or crepey inner thigh skin, banana rolls beneath the buttocks, loss of lower body definition, flatness or loss of volume in the buttocks, and skin laxity following weight loss or ageing.
For patients with more significant loose skin, we also offer surgical thigh lift (thighplasty). For milder skin laxity or skin quality concerns, we also offer Sofwave® skin tightening, Sculptra® collagen stimulation, and non-surgical gluteal augmentation with Sculptra®.
The thighs and buttocks are among the most common areas where patients experience stubborn fat deposits, loose skin, and changes in body contour that can feel difficult to improve through diet and exercise alone. Common concerns include inner thigh fullness or rubbing, outer thigh heaviness known as saddlebags, loose or crepey inner thigh skin, banana rolls beneath the buttocks, loss of lower body definition, flatness or loss of volume in the buttocks, and skin laxity following weight loss or ageing.
For patients with more significant loose skin, we also offer surgical thigh lift (thighplasty). For milder skin laxity or skin quality concerns, we also offer Sofwave® skin tightening, Sculptra® collagen stimulation, and non-surgical gluteal augmentation with Sculptra®.
Quantum RF Skin Tightening contracts and remodels collagen to firm loose skin and improve tissue retraction after liposuction.
Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasound energy to emulsify and soften fat before removal, allowing for precise, smoother contouring with less tissue trauma.
Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) uses a specialised vibrating cannula for precise, refined fat removal and smoother body contouring.
Sofwave® is a non-surgical ultrasound treatment that stimulates collagen to firm mild skin laxity and crepey skin, with no surgery and minimal downtime.
Sculptra® is an injectable collagen stimulator that improves skin thickness, crepey texture and firmness across the face and body.
A thigh lift removes excess loose skin, hanging tissue and localised fat through surgical excision, improving contour and skin tightness.
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
The inner thighs are one of the most common areas of stubborn fat accumulation in women. Patients often describe thigh rubbing, difficulty wearing fitted clothing, a sense of heaviness through the inner thigh and a loss of thigh definition.
At McKeown Medical, we offer one of the most advanced lower body contouring treatments available in Scotland combining:
This modern combination allows us to address excess fat, loose skin, body contour and proportion, and tissue firmness and tightening within a single comprehensive treatment approach. Learn more about how this can help you with Inner Thigh Concerns.
Sculptra® for Crepey Inner Thigh Skin
Sculptra® is an injectable collagen stimulator that improves skin thickness, crepey texture and tissue firmness where age-related collagen loss has thinned the inner thigh skin. It works gradually by stimulating your body’s own collagen production, with results developing over a course of sessions rather than immediately.
Sofwave®
For patients with relatively mild skin laxity and little excess fat, Sofwave® can be an excellent non-surgical option.
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
The outer thighs are another extremely common area of stubborn fat accumulation. Fullness here can widen the lower body silhouette, affect the way clothing fits and distort overall body proportions.
Outer Thigh Liposuction
Advanced liposuction techniques allow us to:
By combining UAL, PAL, and Quantum RF, we can achieve more refined contouring while also helping tighten the skin.
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
Before & After McKeown Medical Treatment
The “banana roll” refers to the pocket of tissue or fullness beneath the buttocks where the lower buttock meets the upper thigh. This area can become more prominent due to localised fat accumulation, skin laxity, ageing changes, weight fluctuation and genetics. A heavy banana roll can blur the transition between the buttocks and thighs, making the lower body appear less lifted and less defined.
Banana Roll Liposuction
For patients with excess fatty tissue beneath the buttocks, liposuction can reduce fullness beneath the bum, improve the buttock-to-thigh transition and create a more sculpted lower body contour. Using UAL and PAL technologies allows for precise fat removal and smoother contouring, with reduced tissue trauma and better refinement in this delicate area.
Quantum RF for Loose Banana Roll Skin
In some patients the concern is not excess fat but loose or sagging tissue beneath the buttocks. Where that is the case, Quantum RF can be used on its own to tighten loose skin and improve tissue firmness, creating a smoother transition beneath the buttocks and enhancing lower buttock definition.
Sofwave® for Mild Loose or Crepey Skin
Sofwave® uses advanced ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production within the skin, helping improve mild crepey skin, early skin laxity, and skin firmness and texture.
Non-Surgical Gluteal Augmentation with Sculptra®
Sculptra can also be used for non-surgical buttock enhancement and contour improvement. This treatment can help improve buttock projection, enhance shape and contour, create subtle volume enhancement and improve skin quality and firmness.
Targeted treatments to refine and tone the inner thighs, creating smoother, more balanced contours.
The lower body is particularly prone to:
The challenge is that many traditional treatments only address one aspect of the concern.
For example:
Modern lower body contouring therefore requires a far more sophisticated and tailored approach.
Traditional liposuction focused mainly on fat removal.
The problem is that removing fat alone does not necessarily improve:
Modern body contouring increasingly combines:
At McKeown Medical, we believe combining Quantum RF, UAL and PAL represents the most advanced minimally invasive approach currently available for lower body contouring.
Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911), a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with expertise in body contouring, microsurgical and oncoplastic breast reconstruction, has trained extensively across leading centres throughout the UK. She combines the highest standards of surgical excellence with a warm, patient-centred approach, with particular focus on the aesthetics of the breast and body.
Dr Darren McKeown (GMC 6128508) is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a Full Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), the UK’s leading professional body for aesthetic medicine doctors, and a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, he genuinely cares about helping each patient feel their most confident, natural self.
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Dr Kavita Sharma (GMC 7039911), a Specialist Registered Consultant Plastic Surgeon with expertise in body contouring, microsurgical and oncoplastic breast reconstruction, has trained extensively across leading centres throughout the UK. She combines the highest standards of surgical excellence with a warm, patient-centred approach, with particular focus on the aesthetics of the breast and body.
Dr Darren McKeown (GMC 6128508) is renowned for his expertise and artistry with dermal fillers. As a Full Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), the UK’s leading professional body for aesthetic medicine doctors, and a peer-reviewed medical author, he is passionate about treatments that stand up to scientific scrutiny. Above all, he genuinely cares about helping each patient feel their most confident, natural self.
For patients with significant loose or hanging skin, a surgical thigh lift may be the best option.
A thigh lift removes excess loose skin, hanging tissue and localised fat through surgical excision.
This is most suitable for patients with:
A thigh lift can create dramatic improvement in contour and skin tightness, but it does involve surgical scars, longer recovery and more invasive surgery.
For this reason, many patients now explore minimally invasive RF-assisted contouring before considering surgery.
Our advanced body contouring procedures are typically performed under IV sedation delivered by a consultant anaesthetist.
This allows patients to sleep comfortably throughout treatment, wake rapidly afterwards and avoid many of the side effects associated with general anaesthetic.
Patients are monitored throughout in our fully regulated clinical environment.
At McKeown Medical, we combine advanced body contouring technology, consultant-led expertise, modern skin tightening techniques and luxury patient care.
We are proud to be the only clinic in Scotland currently combining Quantum RF, UAL, and PAL technologies for advanced body contouring procedures.
Our goal is always to create natural-looking contour, better body proportions, improved skin quality and elegant lower body definition.
No, our advanced body contouring procedures are typically performed under IV sedation delivered by a consultant anaesthetist. This allows patients to:
Patients are monitored throughout our fully regulated clinical environment.
Pricing depends on the areas treated and the combination of technologies used. As a guide, inner thigh contouring with Quantum Ultrasonic Liposuction starts at £5,500, and circumferential thigh contouring starts at £8,500. Quantum RF skin tightening without liposuction starts at £4,000, and a surgical thigh lift is £8,500. Because every treatment plan is tailored to your anatomy and goals, your exact cost is confirmed at consultation.
Recovery varies depending on how much fat is removed and how many areas are treated. Most patients take a short period of downtime and wear compression garments to support healing and contour. Because our procedures use minimally invasive techniques under IV sedation rather than general anaesthetic, many patients find recovery more comfortable than they expect. Your practitioner will give you a personalised recovery plan at your consultation.
Each technology addresses a different aspect of lower body contouring. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasound energy to emulsify and soften fat before removal, allowing precise contouring with less tissue trauma. Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) uses a vibrating cannula for refined sculpting in delicate areas. Quantum RF tightens the overlying skin by stimulating collagen. Used together, they allow fat reduction, precision contouring and skin tightening within a single approach.
This depends mainly on the amount of loose skin present. Patients with stubborn fat and mild to moderate skin laxity are often suited to minimally invasive contouring combining liposuction and Quantum RF. Patients with significant loose or hanging skin, often after major weight loss, may achieve better results with a surgical thigh lift. The most reliable way to know which route suits you is a consultation, where your skin quality and anatomy can be assessed directly.
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