What is liposuction of the legs and thighs
Liposuction allows the amount of subcutaneous fat tissue in a selected area to be reduced. When correcting the legs, the surgeon may work on the outer or inner surface of the thighs and other areas if there are indications for this.
The main goal of the procedure is not to reduce overall body weight but to change local contours. For this reason, removing fat from the thighs is not considered a treatment for obesity.
Depending on the features of the figure, the doctor determines the treatment areas and the amount of fat tissue that can be safely removed. To correct other areas, facial liposuction, neck and chin liposuction or arm liposuction may be used.
Indications for the procedure
Liposuction of the thighs and legs may be considered when localized fat deposits are present that affect the proportions of the lower body.
Possible indications include:
- excess fat deposits on the inner surface of the thighs
- local accumulations of fat on the outer surface of the thighs
- disproportionate contours of the legs
- pronounced fat deposits in specific areas with a relatively stable body weight
- a desire to correct the contours of the thighs when there are indications for surgery.
Before surgery, the surgeon assesses the amount and location of subcutaneous fat, the condition of the skin and the patient’s general health.
If the main problem is significant excess and sagging of the skin, liposuction alone may not be sufficient. In that case, the specialist discusses other options for surgical correction.
Liposuction methods used at the Helyos center
The method of performing the procedure is determined by the doctor depending on the correction area, the volume of fat tissue and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Tumescent liposuction
With the tumescent technique, a special solution is injected into the treatment area, after which the fat tissue is removed. The technology is used for the controlled treatment of selected zones.
Laser liposuction (SmartLipo)
Laser liposuction involves the use of laser energy in the process of working with fat tissue. The possibility of using this method is determined individually, taking into account the indications and the planned volume of the procedure.
Ultrasonic liposuction
The method involves applying ultrasonic energy to act on the fat tissue before its removal. The choice of technology depends on the clinical situation and the specialist’s recommendations.
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Stages of the operation
Preparation for the procedure
Before liposuction, a consultation with the surgeon is held. The doctor examines the areas of the intended correction, assesses the condition of the tissues and discusses the expected result.
The patient is prescribed preoperative diagnostics. The list of tests and examinations is determined individually. The specialist also provides recommendations on preparing for the surgery.
The surgical stage
The operation is performed under anesthesia. Through small surgical accesses, the doctor treats the selected zones and removes the planned volume of fat tissue.
The duration of the procedure depends on the number of areas treated, the extent of the correction and the chosen method.
The postoperative period
After liposuction, swelling, bruising, sensitivity and moderate soreness in the treated areas are possible. The doctor may recommend wearing compression garments.
During the first weeks, physical activity is limited. A return to training and usual loads should occur gradually after the specialist’s approval.
The final result is assessed after the postoperative swelling subsides and the tissues recover.
Advantages of liposuction at the Helyos center
At the Helyos medical center, leg liposuction is performed after a preliminary consultation and diagnostics. The doctor determines the indications, the correction areas and the appropriate surgical method.
The patient receives recommendations on preparing for the procedure and recovering afterward, and the condition of the tissues is monitored during postoperative check-ups.
The cost of liposuction of the legs and thighs depends on the number of areas, the extent of the procedure, the method and other components of treatment. The doctor can determine the exact price after an in-person consultation and drawing up an individual surgical plan.
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How is the consultation going?
The main recovery period usually takes several weeks, but the exact timeframe depends on the extent of the operation and individual healing.
In certain cases, yes. The possibility of combining procedures is determined by the surgeon after assessing their overall extent and the patient’s state of health.
With a stable body weight, the result can last for a long time. However, weight gain can lead to an increase in the volume of the remaining fat cells.
Liposuction does not require mandatory regular repetition. The need for additional correction is determined individually.
You need to have a consultation with the surgeon, undergo the prescribed tests and examinations and follow the doctor’s recommendations before the operation.
The possibility of the procedure is determined taking into account age, state of health, tissue quality and the presence of indications.
The type of anesthesia depends on the method and extent of the operation. It is determined individually by the medical team.
Yes, but physical activity is resumed gradually after the doctor’s approval.
The timeframe depends on the extent of the procedure, the nature of the work and the specifics of recovery. Individual recommendations are provided by the surgeon.
