Saddlebags
The fat on the outer thigh, below the hip bone, which gives the silhouette its ‘violin’ shape.
Body aesthetic medicine · Torremolinos
Saddlebag fat removal in Torremolinos
Saddlebags are that build-up of fat on the outer thigh, just below the hip, which widens your silhouette and barely changes with diet. We treat it without surgery using a medical protocol.
- Free body consultation
- No surgery
- Performed by a doctor
- A more balanced contour
Outer thigh
Why saddlebags are so stubborn
Saddlebags are part of the typically female fat distribution, known as gynoid, which concentrates fatty tissue on the hips, buttocks and thighs. This fat is strongly influenced by oestrogen and serves as a reserve, so the body tends to hold on to it. That is why many women lose weight from the face, chest and abdomen, while their saddlebags barely budge.
Genetics play a big part in the shape and size of saddlebags. That is why they appear even in slim, sporty women, and why training your legs, although it improves tone and shape, does not make that fat disappear on its own. They also often come with cellulite and fluid retention in the same area.
At Centro Ubud we first assess how much of the volume is fat, how much is orange-peel skin or fluid, and how firm the skin is. The doctor then proposes a protocol to reduce fat on the outer thigh and gradually improve the contour between hip and leg.
This treatment is for you if…
- You have a build-up of fat on your outer thigh that widens your hips.
- Your weight is stable, but your saddlebags will not shift with diet or exercise.
- Your trousers fit well at the waist but are tight on the hips.
- As well as volume, orange-peel skin appears in the area.
- You want a more balanced contour without surgery.
If the volume affects the whole leg symmetrically, with tenderness to the touch and easy bruising, it may be lipoedema, which needs a different approach. We assess this with you.
What we treat
Saddlebags and nearby areas
Inner thigh
We often also treat fat on the inner thigh so the legs look well proportioned.
See thigh fat reduction
Orange-peel skin
If there is cellulite in the same area, we include it in the plan so the surface looks more even.
See cellulite on the legsHow it works
Your treatment, step by step
01
Free consultation
We assess your case, answer your questions and explain which results are realistic for you.
02
Personalised plan
We design your treatment with the most suitable techniques, an estimated number of sessions and a price, with no obligation.
03
Treatment and follow-up
We carry out the sessions at our clinic in La Carihuela and review your progress to adjust the plan.
Treatments
How we treat saddlebags
We reduce fat and look after the skin within the same protocol.
Stubborn fat
Lipolytic laser
It acts on the fat deposit of the saddlebag to reduce volume and soften the contour, without conventional surgery. The doctor performs it after your consultation.
See stubborn fat reductionActive ingredients
Fat-dissolving injections and mesotherapy
Active ingredients that help mobilise stubborn fat and improve circulation in the area. It is normal for the area to swell for a few days after each session.
Firmness
INDIBA body treatment
Radiofrequency that improves skin quality and microcirculation, useful when there is cellulite or the skin loses tension as volume is reduced.
See INDIBA body treatmentDrainage
Pressotherapy
It helps clear fluid retained in the legs, which makes saddlebags look bulkier.
Gynoid fatClosely linked to hormones
No surgeryNo operating theatre
DoctorPerformed by a doctor
FreeFirst consultation
Frequently asked questions
Questions about saddlebag fat removal
Can saddlebags be removed without surgery?
Their volume can be visibly reduced and the contour improved with medical treatments, especially when your weight is stable. How much they improve depends on the starting volume and skin quality.
Why won’t saddlebags go with diet and exercise?
Because it is reserve fat strongly influenced by hormones and genetics. When you lose weight, it is usually among the last to reduce. Exercise improves the shape of the leg, but does not remove that fat locally.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on the amount of fat and the techniques combined. During your consultation we give you an approximate plan with the likely number of sessions.
Does the treatment hurt?
The techniques are outpatient procedures and local anaesthetic is used when needed. Afterwards there may be swelling, tenderness or bruising for a few days, which does not stop you leading a normal life.
What is the difference between saddlebags and cellulite?
Saddlebags are volume: a build-up of fat that widens the hips. Cellulite is the orange-peel texture of the skin. They often appear together and it is worth treating both.
Do saddlebags come back after treatment?
The treated cells shrink, but if you gain weight fat can build up again. Keeping a stable weight, staying active and doing strength work help preserve the result.
Who cannot have the treatment?
It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with infections in the area, thrombosis or vein problems that have not been assessed, or as a substitute for necessary weight loss. Radiofrequency is not used on people with a pacemaker.
How much does saddlebag fat removal cost in Torremolinos?
It depends on the volume and the techniques you need. At your free consultation we give you a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Centro Ubud · La Carihuela, Torremolinos
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All treatments are subject to a prior professional assessment. Results are individual and may vary from person to person. Centro Ubud is an authorised healthcare centre in Torremolinos (Málaga). NICA 64610. Clínica UBUD S.L. · CIF B56756158.