What is Leg Thickening – Slimming and Shaping Operation?
Problems in the legs; leg being too thin or too thick and fat, irregularity in the knee, curvatures, deformities. These problems are not problems that can be solved with exercise or diet, they usually occur as a result of genetic inheritance. Some women do not even wear skirts because they do not like the shape of their legs.
As in other parts of our body, unwanted appearance and deformities in the leg area can be a problem for people. Having long, smooth and sufficiently full legs is a feature that everyone desires. Developing methods of aesthetic surgery also bring excellent solutions to appearance problems in the legs.
Leg Thickening – In Which Situations Is Thinning And Shaping Applied?
If leg thickening is being considered, the first step that a person should take is to consult a plastic surgeon. The patient should openly discuss their expectations for looking and feeling good after surgery, keeping in mind that the desired result is correction, not perfection.
If there is a thickness difference in diameter between the above-knee region and the below-knee region, if there is a difference in thickness or shape between both legs, or if the legs have a crooked and thin appearance, if the protrusions of the knee deform the shape of the leg, for leg thickening and shaping surgery. It is necessary to consult a Plastic Surgeon
What are the Surgical Methods Used in Leg Thickening-Thinning and Ankle Thinning-Thickening Operations?
Leg Shaping Operations are performed with different methods:
one- liposuction
2- Silicone Prosthesis Placement.
3- Adipose Tissue and Fat Cocktail Injection.
Another advantage is that we can give the desired thickness and shape to the areas we want with tissue injections repeated 2-3 times, which is seen as a separate advantage.
It is always possible to thin the protruding areas of the leg (knee, ankle) or thick areas (anterior thigh, inner thigh, ankle, etc.) with the liposuction method and provide a smooth contour.
The fat tissues obtained by the liposuction method are also used to thicken the weak and thin areas of the leg.
Leg Thickening – Slimming And Shaping Which Type of Anesthesia is Used in the Operation?
Leg Shaping Operation can be performed under local anesthesia where the area to be treated is anesthetized or under general anesthesia. Medication is given to relieve tension before anesthesia is administered. Sedative (soothing) local anesthetic will make you comfortable during the surgery. If general anesthesia was applied, you will sleep during the entire operation.
Leg Thickening – Slimming And Shaping How is the operation performed?
In Leg ThickeningThe fat injection procedure can be defined as the removal of fat from the areas that disrupt the leg contour of the patient, the abdomen, thighs, hips and other fat-containing body areas with a needle and injecting them under the leg area that is desired to be shaped and thickened.
After both the donor and recipient areas are cleaned and anesthetized with anesthesia, the fat is withdrawn from the specified areas with a thick-tipped syringe or a thin liposuction cannula connected to an absorbent device. After the taken fat is processed, it is injected into the legs that need to be thickened (ankle, under the knee, etc.). Sometimes a thin tape is adhered to the injection site. The advantage of this technique is that it can be taken from the body with a needle and given with a needle. Since our patients naturally seek better results with the least amount of procedures, we have developed a more practical method instead of taking these injections from him every time: some of the tissues are frozen and stored at -196 degrees, and after the first injection, your frozen fats will give you another fat injection with a special technology. injected without processing. If the given adipose tissue is applied with a suitable technique, at least 50% of it becomes bloody in the given place and becomes your own tissue again. And the tissue that holds it together will live with you for the rest of your life.
Leg Thickening – Slimming And Shaping How long does the operation take?
Depending on the extent of the surgery, the procedure can take up to 1 to 3 hours.
Leg Thickening – Slimming And Shaping How Does Healing Happen at the End of the Surgery?
It is natural to observe temporary swelling and regional swelling in the legs or thighs after fat injection. There may be very mild pain that responds to painkillers for a few days after surgery. The numbness and mild pain may continue for a while. Walks help these complaints disappear quickly. The use of liposuction corset or compression stockings for 3-6 weeks after the operation both accelerates the recovery and allows the shape to appear as soon as possible.
It would be appropriate for patients who have been treated in large areas to rest for a short time. However, most patients return to their normal daily activities immediately after treatment. Some swelling or redness, bruising can be expected in both the recipient and donor sites. The degree of these complaints varies according to the area treated and its size.
Leg thickening using the fat injection technique and liposuction and leg thinning operations do not leave any scars.
After 3 Months…
The continuity of the results obtained with fat injection varies from patient to patient. In some patients, this period may be expressed as a year or longer. In the majority of patients, almost half of the thickness achieved in the first week disappears after a period of six months. Because the thickness in the first weeks depends on the swelling. After three months, it is more or less obvious how much tissue is fed and remains there. New injections can be repeated after 3,6,12 months to improve the result.
What Should Be Done After Leg Thickening – Thinning And Shaping Surgery?
1- It will be beneficial to apply a liposuction corset or compression stockings to the treated area for 3-6 weeks.
2-At least two liters of water or various fluids should be taken daily in the post-operative period. (tea, soup, fresh juice etc.)
3- You need to come to your controls in the 1st week, 3rd week, 3rd month, 6th month by making an appointment.
4-Antibiotics to prevent infection and painkillers to avoid pain will be started immediately after the surgery.
5-Do not smoke for 1-2 weeks after the operation.
6-Consult your doctor for your drug use in case of increased bleeding tendency for 10 days after the surgery.
7-Although you can do your normal activities, avoid excessive movement and exercise for 2-3 weeks.
