Thigh Liposuction: Procedure and Recovery Time

by | Published on Sep 3, 2018 | Thigh Liposuction

Thigh fat is a major concern for many women. Hormonal imbalances, improper diet, heredity, lack of activity and pregnancy causes fat to accumulate in thighs. These are areas of stubborn fat that are difficult to get rid of with diet or exercise. Liposuction on thighs in NYC safely removes unwanted fat from the region. The procedure can treat both inner and outer thighs and help you achieve slimmer, shapelierthighs.

In leading AAAASF accredited plastic surgery practices in NYC, surgeons utilize the Smartlipo Triplex device to perform liposuction on thighs. This FDA approved, minimally-invasive advanced lipolysis workstation uses heat from fiber-optic lasers at various wavelengths to melt body fat. One of the major advantages of laser lipolysis is that it encourages the production of collagen, which leads to excellent skin tightening effects. Laser liposuction also comes with benefits such as minimal scarring, swelling, bleeding, bruising and pain as well as short treatment time and downtime, faster healing, and speedy recovery. The procedure can be performed on an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.

Each patient’s recovery time would vary depending on the amount of fat removed and the overall length of the procedure. You have to wear a compression garment for the time advised by your surgeon. You can return to work in 2-3 days after the treatment, but if more extensive liposuction is performed then it may be advisable to take at least a week off from work. You can start performing light exercises after 2 weeks and more vigorous exercises after 4-6 weeks based on your surgeon’s advice. Full recovery may take anywhere from six to eight weeks. It is crucial to keep your follow-up appointments and inform your surgeon if you notice any unusual changes in the treated area during the healing process.

Choosing a surgeon with vast experience in performing the procedure and skill in utilizing the advanced laser technologies is crucial for successful outcome. In an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice, you can finest quality treatments and superior quality care throughout the procedure and during recovery.

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