Liposuction of
Buttocks and Thighs
Go From
Fat to Fit
Always remember Liposuction is not primarily a weight loss surgery but is a body contouring surgery.
Best Liposuction of Buttocks and Thighs surgery in India
What is liposuction?
Always remember Liposuction is not primarily a weight loss surgery but is a body contouring surgery. Liposuction reduces the localized body fat deposits in various locations of the body in single or multiple stages and leads to contouring the tone of the body and defining a leaner silhouette. Bodybuilders, athletes, and people with slightly overweight should choose this procedure to correct small to medium areas of fat that are not responsive to exercise and diet.
Why you should go for liposuction?
The unwanted fat is stored in the body which creates bulges in different places of the body which are not aesthetically pleasing to the eye and no matter how hard we try to get rid of it, the deposits usually win the fight and what you are left with is an overweight, bulged body which despite of exercise, diet and other measures is not ready to leave. In some cases, this is hereditary which again how hard we try, sometimes says "No" to leave us.
Where can you get liposuction?
Liposuction broadly is a procedure which helps to reduce these deposits of unwanted fat from the areas such as abdomen, thighs, face, arms, flank (love handles), hips and buttock region, thus improving the shape and contour of the body. Liposuction of buttocks and thighs is a cosmetic surgical procedure to remove excess fat from under the skin in the region of lateral thighs (mainly) and buttocks.
Liposuction of the buttocks and/or thighs can be combined with abdominoplasty or medial thigh lift if you have loose sagging skin in the area for better results.
How does it work?
When you gain weight, fat cells increase in size and volume. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in an area. The resulting changes are generally permanent unless and until your weight remains stable. After liposuction, the skin molds itself to the new contours of the treated areas. If you have good skin tone and elasticity the skin is likely to appear smooth. The amount of fat removed depends on the appearance of the area and the volume of fat.
Liposuction doesn't improve cellulite dimpling or other skin surface irregularities and it doesn't remove stretch marks.
At kayakriti safety comes first
Liposuction of the buttocks and thighs can be combined with liposuction of other body parts also, but Dr. Amit Agarwal believes in the safety of the procedure as well as in your smooth surgical journey. If the amount of liposuction required at other places of your body is less, then he usually combines it with liposuction of the buttocks and thighs otherwise he prefers to stage it and do it as a second procedure after a few months when you have recovered completely from the previous surgery.
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure
Men and women with higher BMI who have generalised obesity should not seek liposuction as a weight loss procedure. Rather they should aim for weight loss with strict diet control and exercises and then get liposuction done for resistant fatty areas later. Liposuction should not be done in morbidly obese patients whose BMI is more than 40 or 35 with significant diseases like Diabetes, High BP, Heart diseases etc. Bariatric surgery is the answer for such a problem.
Discussions during a Liposuction of buttocks and thighs consultation should include
- Discussion on the buttocks and thighs reshaping goals.
- Any past medical condition or surgeries.
- Any present illness, drug allergies and medical treatments.
- Any on-going supplements
- Alcohol, tobacco and drug use
A candidate opting for Liposuction of buttocks and thighs should fill up these criteria for better results
- Ideally you should be slightly overweight who has accumulated fat deposits in buttocks and thigh region resistant to your diet and exercise regime and want to contour your lower body.
- As a stand-alone procedure, most liposuctions are practiced in patients who have a body mass index (BMI) below 29. Though it can be done for people whose BMI is more than 29.
- However, it can be done for people whose BMI is more than 29 who have more localized fat deposits in the buttocks and thighs, and who want to target this region only.
- Individuals who are healthy having good muscle tone, elastic skin are ideal for the surgery.
- You should be a non-smoker and if you are a smoker, you should compulsorily stop smoking before at least two weeks before the planned surgery.
- You should not have any major chronic illness or medical conditions.
- You should be conscious towards improving your looks and body shape.
Dr Amit Agarwal's focus during liposuction of buttocks and thighs consultation
- Measure your BMI, assess your areas of fat deposits over buttocks and thigh region.
- Examine your overall health, and risk factors
- Need for medial thigh lift if sagging skin is present in medial thigh region
- Discuss the options for your surgery other than liposuction
- Take photographs.
- Risk and complications related to outcome of surgery.
- Highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy life style even after surgery
Questions to be asked with Dr. Amit Agarwal about liposuction of buttocks and thighs
- Are you a good candidate for the procedure?
- How and where will you perform the surgery?
- What are the risks and complications related to the surgery?
- How long will be my recovery period?
- How long do I have to stay at the centre?
How you should prepare for the surgery?
- You should be physically healthy.
- You should stop smoking if you are a smoker before at least two weeks prior to the surgery.
- Get the tests done prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they aggravate bleeding.
- All pre surgical work up investigations should be shown to the operating surgeon and the anaesthetist, and we will evaluate your fitness for the surgery. You will be given date for the surgery only after you are declared fit for the procedure.
- Compression garment measurement should be given for post-surgical use.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Meeting with the anaesthetist for Pre-Anaesthetic check-up before the surgery.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
4 Steps for liposuction procedure
- Opt between general anesthesia or regional spinal anesthesia. The best choice will be recommended and discussed with you by Dr. Amit Agarwal. The procedure can be done under tumescent local anesthesia if the area of the fat deposit is small and localized otherwise General/regional anesthesia is preferred.
- Make very small incisions (3-4mm) along the pre-marked line made during a discussion with Dr. Amit Agarwal on the buttocks and thigh area. Then tumescent local anesthesia solution is infused in the fat tissues under the skin of the area to be liposuctioned to reduce bleeding, pain, and trauma to the tissues.
- A hollow cannula is inserted through the incision with a restricted to-and-fro motion to loosen the excess fat. Then with the help of a high-pressure surgical vacuum, which is attached to the hollow tube or cannula, this fat is suctioned out of the body.
- Checking the results and matching both sides bilaterally.
Recovery After the Surgery
How long does it take to recover?
After surgery, a pressure garment is worn over the buttocks and thigh region. This garment helps in the compression of the skin and reduces swelling, giving you desired body shape and improved contour. You will be made to walk on the same or the next day of the surgery. You will be discharged on the second day of the surgery.
How to recover fast
- There can be substantial swelling and bruising of the abdomen and flank region which usually subsides in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Two or three very small sutures will be mostly on the inner folds and inside the skin which will be dissolvable and do not require to be taken off.
- In the days following surgery, there will be pain which can be subsided by the pain killers given by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Soreness might last for few weeks.
- You will be made to walk 6 hours post-surgery or the very following day, depending on your will and wish.
- You can start exercising after three weeks post-surgery.
- Pressure garment is a must wear for the next 4 to 6 months without gap or fail for almost 24 hours a day.
- You can return to work depending on your will power and the type of work required between 3-4 days.
- You can return to your normal lifestyle after 3 to 6 days of surgery. You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence.
There will be some specific instructions given to you by Dr. Amit Agarwal which include
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- About the follow-up dates
- How to take the medications or application of creams. There are not many medications though.
Risks and complications post-surgery
The complications and aftermaths of the surgery vary from person to person and their physical well-being. The factors which affect are poor circulation, a history of blood clots, diabetes, or heart, lung, or liver infection.
Liposuction of the buttocks and thighs usually gives desired results but there can be some risks involved which include:
- Risks related to anaesthesia which are very rare. Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with best machines and a qualified anaesthetist, chances of encounteringany complication is less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental Centre are equipped with world class anaesthesia workstation, other equipments and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures to be very safe and smooth.
- Accumulation of the fluid i.e., Seroma formation can occur which usually decreases and stops in some time.
- Rare chances of Infection which resolves with antibiotics.
- There can be persistent swelling and bruising in the surgical area which reduces with time.
- If you have a poor blood supply, the healing will be poor (seen more in smokers, patients with diabetes, Hypothyroidism and multiple diseases).
- Sometimes irregular contours are seen, which can be corrected by the use of the pressure garments.
- Sometimes change in skin sensation (numbness) is noticed.
- Rare event of Deep Vein Thrombosis, fat embolism, pulmonary or cardiac complications, lidocaine toxicity can occur or precipitate in patients with multiple pre-existing diseases diagnosed or undiagnosed by routinely available standard tests, if liposuction is performed on larger surface areas of the body involving massive fluid shift (imbalance between fluids infused and fat suctioned out) and if multiple procedures are done in the same sitting. Kindly do not force your surgeon for excess fat removal in one sitting which is never recommended by Dr Amit Agarwal and might turn a very safe procedure to an unsafe one.
- Possibility of revised surgery if the results don't meet your desired expectations.
These are the risks and possible complication which should be discussed by you with Dr Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
The total benefits of liposuction will be seen after the swelling and bruising subsides.
It is also very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to maintain your shape and contour. If you are unable to maintain it or plan an exercise regime, there can be deposits of unwanted fat at other sites other than the surgical. Then probably you may have to go under another surgery
Do's and Don'ts of liposuction of buttocks and thighs
- You should never force for excess fat removal, more than he recommends or intends to remove as it can create complications mentioned above though very rare and can give irregular contour to the enveloping skin of the buttocks and thighs. Dr Amit Agarwal will calculate the safe amount of fat removal for you after taking in to account all your health parameters and fatty deposits.
- You should not get into surgery if you are having any chronic illness and should not hide it with your doctor.
- You should always wear the pressure garment as it reduces swelling and improves your contour.
- You should improve your life style (proper exercise/diet control) to avoid any further fat deposits in other body parts.
- You should immediately consult Dr Amit Agarwal if you have any complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally you should be slightly overweight who has accumulated fat deposits in buttocks and thigh region which is resistant to diet and exercise regime. As a stand-alone procedure, most liposuctions are practiced in patients who have a body mass index (BMI) below 29. Though it can be done for people whose BMI is more than 29 who have more localised fat deposits in buttock and thighs and want to target this region only. People with higher BMI more than 30 who have generalised obesity should not seek liposuction as a weight loss procedure. Rather they should aim for weight loss with strict diet control and exercises and then get liposuction done for resistant fatty areas later.
You can be discharged after overnight stay at the centre.
You have to wear it for at least 3 months and may extend to 6 months depending on Dr Amit Agarwal's advice.
You can start exercising after 3 weeks of surgery and as Dr Amit Agarwal suggests depending on your healing process.
During the procedure you will not feel any pain but there may be some pain and swelling during the recovery process for which it will be taken care of using pain medications.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to your wish that you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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