Liposuction of limbs Aesthetic Center of Dr. Borodko, Kiev, Ukraine

Liposuction of the upper and lower extremities at the aesthetic center of Dr. Borodko has become a great solution for many patients who want to give their arms and legs a clear, harmonious relief and attractive appearance. In this article, we will learn more about this type of plastic surgery, its indications and contraindications, as well as the recovery period and expected results.

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The ideal age for liposuction

Liposuction of the extremities can be performed after reaching the age of 18, if there are no medical contraindications. However, an important aspect of achieving the best results is the elasticity of the skin and its ability to be compressed. If liposuction is performed on patients over 40-45 years of age and the skin has lost its elasticity, a combined operation may be recommended, which includes the removal of excess adipose tissue and skin tightening (brachioplasty and femoroplasty).

Areas of correction during liposuction

During arm liposuction, the shoulder, forearm, and armpit areas are usually corrected. As for the legs, the operation often covers the "leggings" area, the area under the knees, under the buttocks, the inner and outer thighs, lower legs, etc. The choice of the correction zone depends on the patient's individual needs and desires.

Non-surgical liposuction methods

If you need to remove a small amount of adipose tissue, the doctor may suggest non-surgical methods of liposuction (lipolysis), where the destroyed fat cells are not removed with a vacuum apparatus, but are naturally excreted from the body.

Indications for limb liposuction

Liposuction of the extremities has no medical indications and is usually performed at the request of the patient, provided there are no medical contraindications. Patients most often consult a doctor for liposuction of the upper and lower extremities in the following cases:

To give the arms and legs a clear, harmonious relief
To remove excess fat that accumulates in "fat traps" and cannot be corrected with the help of exercise and diet
To equalize the asymmetry of the contours of the upper and lower extremities associated with uneven distribution of adipose tissue
As the final stage of total body weight reduction in combination with brachioplasty and femoroplasty

Contraindications to liposuction

There are certain limitations under which limb liposuction is not recommended:

Pregnancy and lactation periods
Age under 18 years old
Morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 30)
Diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation
Vascular diseases (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis)
The presence of oncological diseases
Endocrine disorders
Blood coagulation disorders
Skin diseases or inflammatory processes in the correction area
Worsening of chronic and systemic diseases
Elevated body temperature
Recent surgical interventions in the correction area
Tendency to scar tissue

Preparation for limb liposuction

Before limb liposuction, the patient has a consultation with a plastic surgeon. During this consultation, the doctor assesses whether there is a need for surgery in the planned areas. The doctor also takes into account the patient's general health, weight, the causes of local fatty deposits, the location of these deposits, skin elasticity and its ability to compress in the areas of correction. Taking these parameters into account, the doctor recommends the most optimal method of liposuction. If you plan to remove a large amount of adipose tissue and have reduced skin elasticity, the doctor may recommend combined liposuction with brachioplasty and femoroplasty.

Before the surgery, the patient should discuss the chosen method of surgery with the doctor and express their wishes. It is important that the patient can imagine what result he or she expects after the correction before the operation.

Before the operation, the patient should tell the doctor in detail about his or her health status, the presence of chronic diseases and disorders of the endocrine system, and the presence or absence of allergic reactions. Before the operation, a preoperative set of examinations and diagnostic procedures is performed. The list of necessary tests and examinations depends on the amount of correction, the type of anesthesia used, and the need to combine liposuction with skin tightening.

If additional brachioplasty and femoroplasty are planned, the patient should

Pass a urine test
Undergo all necessary blood tests
Take an X-ray
Conduct an ultrasound examination of the correction area
Consult with a general practitioner (and, if necessary, other recommended specialists)

Recovery after liposuction

The recovery period after liposuction can last from 1.5 weeks to 4-5 months and depends on numerous factors, such as the amount of fatty tissue removed, brachioplasty and femoroplasty, patient's age, skin elasticity, etc.

Patients may feel a decrease in volume in the area of correction immediately after surgery, but the final result can be assessed in about six months. During the recovery process, lymphatic drainage massage, microcurrent or magnetic therapy procedures may be prescribed to help reduce swelling and improve the general condition.

It is important to follow your doctor's recommendations during recovery, as failure to do so can lead to negative consequences, such as fever, inflammation in surgical sutures, bleeding, and persistent edema.

After 6 months from surgery, patients return to their normal lifestyle and can enjoy the results. The sutures become almost invisible, swelling decreases, the skin becomes elastic, and the contours of the arms and legs acquire a clear relief and the desired aesthetic shape.