Thigh Gap - Can Every Woman Achieve One (2024)

The thigh gap has long been a coveted beauty ideal among women. For many years, marketing materials have shown images of women with a gap between their thighs. Celebrities often have one. In the West, it is now a standard indicator of female beauty. It’s no wonder that so many ordinary women want to achieve this look.

Yet, while some women naturally have a thigh gap, most do not. The majority of women don’t naturally have a gap between their thighs. So, is there a way to achieve one? Can any woman achieve a thigh gap either by exercising or by having surgery? Here, we take a closer look at how likely you are to be able to achieve this body-contouring goal.

What is a Thigh Gap?

A “thigh gap” is a term given to the space that you can see between some women’s inner thighs. When these fortunate women stand upright and their feet touch, if you notice a visible gap between their legs, that’s a thigh gap. The inner thigh curves inwards so that the legs only touch at the knee, calf, and ankle. Many people consider this feature to be an indicator of physical fitness and attractiveness. For this reason, more women are keen to achieve this look. Unfortunately, though, it is often an unattainable desire.

If I Don’t Have a Thigh Gap Am I Unhealthy?

Although some people believe that having a thigh gap is a sign of good health, that isn’t the case. You can be fit and healthy and not have a thigh gap. You can also have a thigh gap but be unhealthy. A thigh gap has nothing to do with fitness, body size, or health.

Essentially, a thigh gap isn’t an indicator of well-being. Some women worry that if they have no thigh gap, it must mean they’re obese. But having no thigh gap doesn’t mean you are necessarily overweight, either. Thigh gaps are all about the physical structure of your body. Genetic predisposition lies at the heart of whether or not your thighs curve inwards. Therefore, if you don’t have one, that says more about your body type than about your health or fitness level.

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Is Losing Weight the Answer to Achieving a Gap Between My Thighs?

Many women who want a thigh gap believe that dieting is the answer. That can lead to them suffering from eating disorders and following an unhealthy diet. However, losing weight may not help women to achieve a gap between their thighs at all. Some women are very slim but still don’t have a gap between their inner thighs. The reason for this is that thigh gaps are usually down to genetics. Some women have a thigh gap naturally due to their pelvic structure. Others don’t because their pelvis is narrower, and their leg bones are closer together.

Of course, it simply isn’t possible to change your bone structure by exercising or dieting. If you have the bone structure for a thigh gap, but you are overweight, losing weight may help. Once you’ve lost the excess weight, you may regain your thigh gap. If your bone structure is wrong, you cannot achieve a thigh gap through dieting. Trying to achieve a thigh gap by dieting may cause you to lose muscle, and be unhealthy. You’ll also end up disappointed, as even if you are very thin, you may still not have the coveted gap.

Will Surgery Give Me a Thigh Gap?

Some women turn to surgery to achieve their desired thigh gap. It’s certainly possible that, in some cases, surgery can help. Liposuction of the inner thighs can help some women achieve a gap between their legs. For some women, surgery won’t help, though. Genetics is still at the heart of whether you can achieve this body-contouring goal. If your pelvis isn’t the right shape, you’ll never get a thigh gap, even after surgery. Liposuction surgery cannot change bone structure or muscles.

If Thigh Lipo Can’t Give Me a Thigh Gap, is It Worth It?

Since thigh lipo can’t give you the thigh gap you desire, you may wonder if it’s worth undergoing the surgery. You may decide that this procedure isn’t right for you if it can’t give you the leg shape you want. However, even though inner thigh lipo may not give you a thigh gap, it can make you feel more confident. It can help you to look and feel better in your clothes. It will make your thighs look more attractive and toned. If you’re embarrassed about your large thighs, liposuction can restore your self-esteem.

To find out more about inner thigh lipo and the benefits it could bring you, get in touch with ArtLipo. Dr. Su is ArtLipo’s liposuction specialist. He can examine you and determine whether thigh liposuction can help you get the thigh gap you desire.