Outer Thigh Bulge (“Saddlebags”) → Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

Problem: Outer thigh bulge, saddlebags, pear silhouette, loose outer thighs, cellulite. Solution: Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

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Problem: Saddlebags

The outer thigh bulge — often called “saddlebags” — is one of the most stubborn areas for women.

Even with weight loss, clean eating, and regular exercise, this region often remains unchanged because of its unique anatomy and fat distribution pattern. It’s a very resistant area!

Outer-thigh bulges often show up as:

  • fullness on the side of the thigh
  • a pocket of fat that sits below the hip
  • a heavy or uneven silhouette
  • a wider lower-body appearance (pear shape)
  • an exaggerated hip dip due to contrast
  • thicker-looking legs despite weight loss

Why this happens:
The outer thigh is a high-resistance fat zone with:

  • dense subcutaneous fat
  • strong fibrous septa that hold fat in place
  • slow circulation
  • limited lymphatic drainage
  • a natural tendency to store fat during hormonal shifts

This means “saddlebags” don’t respond well to cardio, squats, or clean eating.

They respond to targeted fat reduction + coordinated muscle strengthening.

Solution: Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body

Pollard Preventative uses a strategic combination of RF-assisted fat reduction, muscle strengthening, and skin tightening to streamline and sculpt the outer thigh contour.

Emsculpt NEO (Fat Remodeling + Structural Lift)

Emsculpt NEO is extremely effective on the outer thigh because it uses synchronized HIFEM™ + RF heating to:

  • reduce stubborn outer-thigh fat
  • smooth the silhouette and reduce bulging
  • strengthen the glutes (lifting upward)
  • enhance lateral hip support
  • improve symmetry
  • reduce hip dip contrast
  • contour the entire side-hip line
  • remodel septa to reduce pulling (the cause of cellulite)

Emsculpt NEO treats the reason this area bulges — the combination of fat and weaker structural muscles.

Exion Body (Skin Tightening + Smoothing)

Exion Body uses advanced RF + Targeted Ultrasound to enhance thigh contouring by:

  • tightening lax outer-thigh skin
  • improving elasticity and firmness
  • smoothing texture (cellulite)
  • reducing crepiness that appears after weight loss
  • smoothing surface irregularity (dimpling)
  • creating a more sculpted, athletic appearance

This is especially valuable for women who:

  • have experienced weight fluctuations
  • have lost weight with GLP-1s
  • experience hormonal skin laxity
  • notice thigh skin becoming looser with age

Exion refines the surface.
NEO reshapes the structure.
Together, they create a sleek, smooth outer-thigh curve.

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How Emsculpt NEO Works to Fix Saddlebags

  • Outer-Thigh Mapping + Structural Assessment: We evaluate fat distribution, muscle support, glute activation patterns, skin elasticity, and how the outer thigh behaves during posture or movement.
  • Emsculpt NEO (Reduce + Lift): Emsculpt NEO paddles are placed strategically to target outer-thigh fat while strengthening the muscles that lift the lateral hip upwards.
  • Exion Body (Tighten + Smooth): RF energy hydrates (boosts HA production) and tightens crepey skin, enhances firmness, and improves texture, refining the thigh’s appearance.
  • Combined Reshaping Effect: By reducing the bulk and lifting the structure, the outer thigh becomes smoother, slimmer, and more sculpted.
  • Long-Term Contouring: As muscle builds and collagen increases, results continue to improve over several months.
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Why Choose Pollard Preventative?

Outer thigh bulges are one of the hardest areas for women to transform — unless you target the fat, the muscle, and the skin together. At Pollard Preventative, we take a physician-guided, anatomy-driven approach to contouring that gives you the sculpted lateral thigh line you’ve always wanted.

Physician-Guided Precision Sculpting

Every plan is tailored to your anatomy, your symmetry, and your aesthetic preferences.

Multi-Layered Contouring for Real, Lasting Smoothing

Emsculpt NEO reduces fat and builds structure; Exion tightens and refines — the best of both worlds.

Results That Look Natural, Not Artificial

We enhance your natural silhouette without surgery, fillers, or implants — just real tissue transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

This zone is genetically programmed to store fat in women — especially during hormonal changes, stress, or weight fluctuations. It has dense connective tissue and slower circulation, making fat harder to mobilize through exercise. You’re not doing anything wrong, it’s just a known resistant area.

Yes. The RF energy heats and breaks down stubborn fat pockets (lipolysis) while HIFEM builds the surrounding muscles for a smoother, lifted contour. This dual action dramatically reshapes the outer thigh.

Exion tightens the skin envelope over the area so you don’t end up with loose or crepey skin after fat reduction. It refines the surface for a smoother, more sculpted look. And by remodeling collagen, it treats texture (the appearance of cellulite caused by septa pulling).

This question can be a little tough to answer since everyone is unique with varying goals. That said, We find that most women need 6-8 Emsculpt NEO + Exion Body treatments, usually 1x per week for this stubborn area. Exion may require 2–4 additional sessions depending on skin quality and desired smoothing. We perform a thorough assessment during your consultation so we can give you a definitive answer.

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Ready for Sleek, Sculpted Outer Thighs?

You don’t have to live with stubborn saddlebags — and you definitely don’t need surgery to slim them.

With the right combination of fat reduction, muscle strengthening, and skin tightening, your outer thighs can look smooth, lifted, and beautifully contoured.

Schedule your Body Contouring Consultation at Pollard Preventative.

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