{"id":5118,"date":"2025-10-06T17:19:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/via-medica.com\/lipectomy-of-the-leg\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T15:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T12:56:55","slug":"lipectomy-of-the-leg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/via-medica.com\/en\/lipectomy-of-the-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Lipectomy of the leg"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Lipectomy of the leg<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Harmonious hips and new freedom of movement<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is a leg lipectomy?<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Leg lipectomy is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and subcutaneous fat from the inner and\/or outer thighs and sometimes from the area around the knees. It is often applied after drastic weight loss to restore a tight and harmonious contour of the legs. <\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Who is the procedure suitable for?<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is suitable for patients who:<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    IMPORTANT!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    It is important that you are at least 18 years old, have a stable weight, good general health, personal motivation for the operation and realistic expectations for the result.<\/p>

    Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon will talk to you about all your questions and expectations. The choice of a breast lift method is carried out individually, together with the specialist. Women who are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding are usually advised to postpone surgery.

    Informed consent is a mandatory document that contains a detailed description of the procedure, possible risks and complications, anesthesia and financial conditions. It is signed after careful familiarization and the opportunity to ask questions to the plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    What is surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe surgical incision is located along the inner upper part of the thighs, and its length varies depending on the amount of excess tissue. \nThrough a combination of liposuction and excision, the required amount of fat and skin tissue is removed to achieve an aesthetic and balanced result. \nAfter forming the new contour, the incisions are closed with resorbable threads, and the tissues are fixed for a stable and long-lasting shape. The procedure is performed with attention to symmetry and harmony with the rest of the body, without drastically changing the natural appearance of the legs. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe operation is performed under general anesthesia, which ensures comfort and painless course of the procedure.\nThe duration of the intervention depends on the scope of the correction and the individual characteristics of the patient.\nThe stay in the hospital is a minimum of 24 hours. \nThe patient is discharged with detailed instructions for postoperative care and recovery.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Recovery - what to expect after surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Each patient recovers for a different period of time. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDuring the first 24\u201372 hours, discomfort, swelling and a feeling of tension in the area of the hands, which are a normal part of the recovery process, are possible. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Return to work is possible after 7\u201315 days if the patient feels ready.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSports, weightlifting and more intense physical activity should be postponed for about a month.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                Risks and possible complications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                            Revision surgery<\/strong>: It is performed after a complication or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.<\/em>The incisions are made along the old marks. Recovery is faster and easier.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                            Preoperative preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                            1. Take Aspirin<\/strong> and its derivatives at least two weeks before surgery.<\/span><\/li>
                            2. We recommend that you stop smoking two weeks before surgery.<\/li>
                            3. If you are taking any medications, you should notify your treatment team!<\/li>
                            4. If you have any evidence of a drug allergy, please inform your treatment team, which will require testing and taking medications 3-5 days before the operation!<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                              If there is body hair in the area of surgical intervention, it should be shaved immediately before surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                              Reception of a light dinner<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                              A prerequisite is not to be on your period on the day of the operation and not to be pregnant!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                              Medication intake \u2013 only with water<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                              You can drink a small cup of coffee, tea, water or juice (if the operation is after 14:00<\/strong>)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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