Liposaccation of the legs

Liposuction of the legs is a plastic surgical procedure to remove subcutaneous fat deposits in problem areas. The intervention allows you to get slender, attractive legs, regardless of the cause of excess fat accumulation. The procedure can help those who are unhappy with the shape of their hips, the area of their knees or knees, and their bad proportions. Further, with sufficient physical activity and proper nutrition, the result can be maintained for a long time.

DESCRIPTION

There are three problem areas in the leg area where intervention can be performed. It is most often performed on the thighs, as this is the area where fat accumulates most often. Liposuction can address the halifa area (that's the lateral outer surface), the inner part of the thighs, their back surface or the flank area (the so-called flanks, "lugs").

Liposuction is also performed over or around the knees. Excess weight forms rolls of fatty tissue that deform this area. It is extremely difficult to eliminate fat by exercising in this area, so liposuction of the knees comes in handy.

Another important thing is thin, slim shins. Against the background of overweight accumulation, fat is deposited in this area, and with training it does not disappear along with muscle building. Liposuction of the lower leg helps to correct this area, eliminating excess fat and giving the necessary relief.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Our clinic in St. Petersburg performs surgery only after excluding all possible contraindications. These include:

• Any chronic diseases in the decompensation stage;
• inflammatory processes of the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
• diabetes mellitus at the decompensation stage;
• all kinds of tumors;
• Bronchial asthma and severe lesions of the respiratory system;
• clotting and blood system abnormalities.

The plastic surgeon may additionally determine temporary or permanent contraindications to surgery after an initial consultation and laboratory examination. These may include reactions to anesthesia, medications, or mental disorders.

PROCEDURE PREPARATION

Before performing the surgery, a preparatory stage is necessary. It begins with a consultation with a plastic surgeon, determining the critical areas where intervention is necessary, and specifying the cost of the procedure. Appointments are made with a therapist, an ECG and fluorography, and an anesthesiologist to exclude contraindications to general anesthesia. The patient undergoes general and biochemical blood tests, coagulogram, blood group and rhesus belonging are determined, and various infections are excluded. After evaluating the results of all tests, the doctor sets a date for the operation. A week before the intervention, it is recommended to stop taking alcohol and smoking, to withdraw certain medications (to be discussed with your plastic surgeon), and to stick to a more sensible and healthy diet.

HOW IT'S HOW IT'S HAPPENED

The surgery will involve a number of consecutive steps. First, the surgeon will need to mark problem areas where fat will be removed, and discuss the final result with the patient. After that, general anesthesia is administered and the surgery begins. In a standard intervention, several punctures are made through which cannulas are inserted. Through them, Klein's solution is injected into the tissue, liquefying the adipose tissue and improving its separation. Then, by creating a vacuum, fat deposits are pumped out of the problem areas. After all areas of the thighs, shins or knees are treated, bandages are applied to the puncture sites, compression underwear is worn and the patient is transferred to a room for observation.

RECOVERY TIME

On average, rehabilitation takes about a month, during the first 7-10 days there may be swelling of tissues, bruising and soreness. During the rehabilitation period, it is necessary to wear compression underwear around the clock, refraining from physical activity. Until the puncture wounds heal, the operated area must not be wet or exposed to high temperatures. Complete restrictions are removed 1.5 months after liposuction.