Fat Removal on the Legs (Liposuction On the Legs)

The knee is decisive in whether or not a leg looks aesthetically slim and well-shaped from thigh to foot. The fatty tissue on the knee is persistent and can only be removed by liposuction. In aesthetic surgery, the knee is considered a particularly sensitive area of the body. Numerous lymphatic channels and muscles could be irritated during the procedure. It is therefore particularly useful to use very fine cannulas, which enable very targeted and gentle suction. Liposuction of the knee is performed with vibration liposuction after the tumescent solution has been injected into both inner sides of the knee. Intensive aftercare is particularly important for liposuction of the knee, as it can lead to increased pain and longer wound healing after the operation.

Strong calves or colloquially also called ‘footballers calves’ often influence the overall appearance. The fat pockets in the calves can be very stubborn, so that a change in diet does hardly anything. Sport usually exacerbates this problem, as the calf muscles grow as a result of the sporting activity. Liposuction on the calves is usually the only way to model a slim lower leg. However, the calf muscle must be examined beforehand. In some patients, the muscle is enlarged and surrounded by little fatty tissue. Liposuction on the calves makes no sense in such cases. Other possibilities for calf correction must then be considered, for example, surgical calf reduction on the muscle or Botox treatment. Liposuction on strong calves only makes sense if the cause is fat deposits. Liposuction is not the right solution for water retention (oedema) on the calves, which often occurs as a result of heart disease or kidney damage. If a clear layer of fat can be felt on the calf and the calf muscle is of normal size, liposuction will have a very good result. As with after every liposuction, a compression bandage in the form of a stocking must also be worn on the calf. In general, physical stress affecting the calf should be avoided for one to two months. Painkillers and decongestant measures are particularly useful in the first few days. If the puncture sites are sewn up, the stitches can be removed after one week.

Fat deposits on the lower legs can accumulate stubbornly in the calves, ankles or even below the knee. The overall picture of the patient appears inconsistent if the rest of the body is otherwise rather slim. Liposuction on the lower legs is often the only way to give the patient a beautiful body silhouette. However, liposuction in this area of the body is a particular challenge, as diseases must be ruled out in advance. If the cause of stocky lower legs is fat deposits, liposuction on the lower legs makes sense. However, strong lower legs can also be caused by water retention (so-called oedema) caused by another disease. In this case, liposuction does not make sense because the cause of water retention, such as kidney disease or heart disease, must be found and treated. However, there is also a hereditary cause for strong lower legs, namely when the muscle in a patient’s lower leg is anatomically larger than the average size. In this case, the lower leg consists only of a small amount of fatty tissue, so liposuction is not the right option here. Extremely strong lower legs often have a so-called lipedema, which spreads to the hips and can be treated effectively by liposuction in many cases. Compression garments help to achieve a quick and beautiful final result after the surgical procedure. However, the patient should take it easy for a while and avoid physical exertion, especially for the lower leg, for up to two months.