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Thigh Liposculpture Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $2224
- Candidate: Normal weight with isolated fatty areas
- Length: 45 minutes - 4 hours
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to work: 1-2 weeks
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Pros and Cons of Thigh Liposculpture
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Many women who are of a healthy weight have excess fatty deposits around the inner and outer thighs. In some cases, the extra inches are the result of cellulite buildup, but in other cases, the excess weight is the result of genetics and living a sedentary lifestyle. Thigh liposculpture is a targeted body contouring technique that helps remove the excess fat around the thighs and helps create a slimmer, streamlined appearance.
Thigh liposuction is becoming a popular procedure for women who are tired of dieting an exercising to get rid of the stubborn body fat around their thighs, but there are both benefits and drawbacks of this procedure.
If you are considering thigh liposculpture, here are some key things to keep in mind:
Key Benefits of Thigh Liposculpture
Thigh liposculpture can permanently eliminate fatty deposits in the inner and outer thighs to help create a sleeker and more sculpted look. Key benefits of the procedure include:
Only requires local anesthesia – in most cases, patients will stay awake throughout the procedure but may be given a mild sedative to relax or sleep lightly.
Results in less than a month – speedy recovery is possible with enough rest and wearing compression garments. In most cases, the bruising and swelling subsides within 2-3 weeks and patients can resume regular activities within a week.
Permanent results – once the fat is removed from the thighs, it will not return in the treated areas when the patient gains weight
Drawbacks of the Thigh Liposculpture Procedure
While the thigh liposculpure procedure has many benefits, there are also some drawbacks to the surgery:
Excessive bleeding – depending on the type of liposuction technique used, some patients may experience excessive bleeding as a result of trauma to surrounding tissues. Some plastic surgeons have perfected their liposuction technique so that the surrounding tissues are not affected when the cannula is inserted to extract the fat, but results will vary significantly by doctor.
Friction burns to the skin and tissues –ultrasound assisted liposuction techniques do run the risk of friction burns and tissue damage. This can lead to extensive discomfort, pain and require a longer healing time.
Numbness – if the liposculpture procedure is not performed correctly, the patient may experience numbness for an extensive period of time. Most people experience mild numbness for a few days after the procedure, but in some rare cases, there may be a complete loss of sensation in the treated area.
Long recovery periods - even though most patients return to regular activities within several days after the procedure, they may experience significant pain, swelling and soreness for weeks afterwards which may prevent them from taking part in vigorous physical activities.
Other Information About Thigh Liposculpture
Thigh liposculpture is commonly performed using the ‘super-wet’ liposuction technique where a saline solution containing adrenaline and local anesthetic is injected into the area so that the fatty tissue can start to break up. Some doctors prefer to use ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) which provides the surgeon with better control of the cannula throughout the procedure and reduces the risk of excess blood loss and tissue damage.
Since thigh liposculpture can be a fairly extensive surgical procedure, some patients may require general anesthesia which does have inherent risks.
Learn more about thigh liposculpture and body contouring procedures in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to learn more about the risks and benefits of this popular procedure.
Published: 12/05/2008, Last Updated: 12/05/2008
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