Thigh Gap: what is it and how is it achieved?

It is said that the term “Thigh gap” or separation of the thighs was born and became famous during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret fashion show, where many of its famous angels showed this shape between their legs.

Thigh Gap: what is it?

Thigh gap is the separation between the thighs when standing with the legs together. It is determined by factors such as bone structure, the shape of the pelvis, and the distribution of body fat. That said, it is not an achievable goal for everyone, nor should it be considered a healthy aesthetic standard.

Are there surgeries to achieve the Thigh Gap?

Yes, in fact, Barbara Greenberg, author of the book ‘Tenneage as a second language: A parent’s guide to becoming bilingual’, also warns that in countries like the United Kingdom cosmetic surgery to reduce fat in the upper part of the legs has doubled, or young women turn to ‘lipoglaze’, a method in which fat cells are heated and then frozen so that they die and are eliminated by the body.

Is thigh separation only achieved through surgery or can it be obtained in another way?

There are many “exercises” and extreme diets that promise to achieve the desired separation between the thighs, published in many places.

For Nancy Albus, executive director of Castlewood Treatment Center, the arrival of social media in our lives has facilitated eating problems among young people; for example, a 2011 study conducted at the University of Haifa found that teenage girls who spend more time on Facebook are more likely to develop a negative body image and experience eating disorders.

The specialist states that the biggest problem with the “thigh gap” is that it gives young women a visual feeling of having achieved something, which others can also notice. That is why there are numerous groups on social media where photos of thigh separation and tips to achieve it are shared.

Is the Thigh Gap dangerous?

According to an article published by Terra, the “Thigh gap” trend can have serious consequences among young people such as:

• Loss of muscle tone and strength, since without an adequate diet the body feeds on muscle fat.
  Loss of calcium. The possibility of suffering from osteoporosis or other related diseases in adulthood increases.
• Loss of calcium. The possibility of suffering from osteoporosis or other related diseases in adulthood increases.
• Low performance. The lack of proper nutrition affects the brain’s ability to react and absorb knowledge.

It is not a recommended technique; you can consult our expert Dr. Fernández Blanco or send us a message on our Facebook for more information.