Thigh Liposculpture

Liposuction is a technique for reshaping the body by permanently removing localized fat deposits. Liposuction is popular with both men and women, and is the most commonly performed of all plastic surgeries in the United States.

Fatty deposits on the inner and outer thighs are especially resistant to diet and exercise. Many patients become discouraged at having lost unwanted pounds without seeing a significant change in the lower body. The overall proportions of the body may be unbalanced. In these cases, liposuction can successfully trim the excess fat in the thighs to achieve a more attractive balance and symmetry to the body. In fact, this is the most common area of the body for liposuction.

If you’re considering thigh liposuction, the following information will provide you with a good introduction to the procedure.

Procedure:	Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube and vacuum device. Performed using the tumescent technique, in which targeted fat cells are infused with saline-containing solution with a local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling.
Length:	1 to 2 hours or more.
Anesthesia:	Local, sedation or general.
In/Outpatient:	Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay.
Side Effects:	Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites.
Risks:	Asymmetry. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Pigmentation changes. Skin injury. Fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Infection.
Recovery:	Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more. Use of tumescent technique may decrease post-operative bruising and swelling.
Duration of Results:	Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.