Liposuction of the thigh

Dermatol Clin. 1999 Oct;17(4):849-63, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70133-9.

Abstract

This article discusses liposuction of the thigh. All aspects of preoperative evaluation, anesthesia, operative technique, and postoperative care are reviewed. Issues relating to safety are emphasized as are aesthetic dimensions of liposuction of the thigh.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / pathology
  • Anesthesia, Local
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Esthetics
  • Female
  • Hip / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy* / adverse effects
  • Lipectomy* / methods
  • Postoperative Care
  • Preoperative Care
  • Safety
  • Thigh / pathology
  • Thigh / surgery*
  • Ultrasonic Therapy