Liposuction - Thighs

Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. Dr. Siegel is able to perform this procedure in his office operating room suite using either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Anesthesia varies with the number of areas to be liposuctioned and with the size of the areas. An incision of one-quarter inch is used for each area, and is hidden in skin fold lines.

After surgery soreness can be expected for 2 to 6 days. Most patients can have this procedure on Friday and return to work on Monday, as long as activity is non-strenuous. A garment similar to a light weight girdle or work out shorts is worn for two weeks after the procedure to apply pressure to skin which discourages swelling.

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If you have additional questions, please email Dr. Siegel, or call our office at 757-547-2115.

Information provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Website at www.plasticsurgery.org