La saddlebags refers to a mass of fat located on the hips, upper thighs and sometimes the buttocks, forming a sort of unsightly "pocket" which alters the female silhouette.
Rare in men, for hormonal and genetic reasons, it is a real complex for women.
Even with a balanced diet and exercise, this area can be particularly difficult to slim down. Saddlebags are often seen as a cosmetic problem, as they make the lower part of the body look disproportionate.
In reality, it has no effect. In morphological and anti-ageing medicine Certain medical techniques make it possible to getting rid of saddlebags without surgery.
The treatment of saddlebags is a modern and effective solution for women wishing to refine this difficult area. Thanks to non-invasive techniques such as cryolipolysisthe radiofrequencyit is possible to remodel
the silhouette harmoniously and lose the saddlebags. Each method is tailored to the patient's needs and expectations, offering visible, lasting results without major intervention.
Histologically, the saddlebags are made up of fat cells separated by collagen fibres that are often thickened and disorganised, known as fibrosis. Water retention is often associated.
At this level we find :
- Excess fat and adipose cellulite.
- Fibrosis and fibrous cellulite.
- Water retention and oedematous cellulite.
Saddlebags are the result of a combination of factors:
- Hormonal factors: oestrogen, a female hormone, encourages the storage of fat in this area, especially during puberty, pregnancy and the menopause.
- Genetic factors: the distribution of fat is genetically determined. This explains why slim, sporty people with a healthy lifestyle have saddlebags!
- Lack of targeted exercise: physical activity is good for your health, but specific exercises are needed to reduce the amount of fat in this area.
- Sedentary lifestyle and diet: an unbalanced diet rich in saturated fats and sugars, as well as a lack of physical activity, are aggravating factors.
- Calorie surplus: when the balance of calories in and calories out is in favour of calories in, the body stores the excess calories as fat. In women, this storage occurs mainly in the lower part of the body (gynoid morphotype).
There are a number of simple gestures and activities that can help you get rid of saddlebags:
- Eat a healthy diet: rich in fibre, omega-3s, protein and slow carbohydrates.
- Drink two litres of water a day and reduce your salt intake.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco and get plenty of sleep.
- Practise a sporting activity regularly.
- Making anti-cellulite massages and the palpate-roll for saddlebags. The aim is to stimulate circulation and treat the water retention associated with fat accumulation.
A a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are essential for reducing saddlebags.
Cardio-training and certain targeted exercises should be carried out at least twice a week.
Running and swimming are preferable .
Effective exercises include pelvic raises, flexion-extensions, lunges, squats and lateral wraps.
La saddlebags can be difficult to eliminate despite a healthy diet and targeted exercise. In aesthetic medicine, several non-invasive techniques are available to effectively reduce this accumulation of fat and refine the figure.
Patients seeking to treat saddlebags often want solutions that :
- Reduce localised fat in a harmonious way.
- Improves skin firmness and texture.
- Offer rapid results without the need for major surgery such as liposuction.
It is possible toeliminating saddlebags without surgery.
Treatment varies according to the patient's anatomy. liposuction of the saddlebags is the only effective treatment.
The care provided is therefore personalised.
The treatment of saddlebags is preceded by a preliminary consultation to determine the most suitable technique according to the type of skin, the amount of fat to be treated and the patient's expectations.
Sometimes surgical treatment, liposuction of the saddlebags, is the only effective treatment.
The medical techniques used are minimally invasive and allow an immediate return to everyday activities. Side effects are minimal.
La cryolipolysis is a non-invasive and effective aesthetic medicine technique that involves exposing fat cells to intense cold in order to activate a programmed death mechanism and eliminate them naturally. The cold therefore destroys the adipocytes (fat cells), which are then gradually eliminated by the body.
The indications are :
- Small to moderate saddlebags.
- Large saddlebags in a patient who refuses surgery.
- The absence of significant fibrosis. Fibrosis prevents the cold from reaching the fat cells, so the treatment will not be effective in this case.
The first results are visible after 4 to 6 weeks, with a gradual improvement over several months.
One or two sessions a month apart will be necessary depending on the extent of the saddlebags.
La radiofrequency is a technique that uses electromagnetic waves to heat subcutaneous tissue, stimulating collagen production and improving skin firmness. In fact, sagging skin is often associated with fat loss.
It is often used in conjunction with other treatments such as cryolipolysis or gentle liposuction to tighten the skin in the treated areas.
The skin becomes more toned and smooth after several sessions, with a visible lifting and firming effect.
Radiofrequency is also effective on cellulite.
The protocol involves eight to ten sessions at two-week intervals and a maintenance session every two months.
Results vary depending on the method chosen, but an improvement is often visible after a few weeks. The results are long-lasting, provided you maintain a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and exercise, helps to prolong and maximise the results obtained.
Aesthetic medicine techniques make it possible to treat saddlebags effectively without resorting to surgery. These methods offer natural, gradual results, with few risks and minimal downtime. They are ideal for people who want to refine their figure while avoiding the scars and long recovery periods associated with surgery.
| Type of consultation | General rates |
|---|---|
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Cryolipolysis of the saddlebags |
CHF 600 per session |
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Radiofrequency
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CHF 300 per zone and session
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The services described on this site are applicable to Switzerland; there are differences between countries.
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Dr Valeria Romano
Pl. du Molard 5, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm
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