How to Recontour Your Legs with Cosmetic Surgery
It can be nearly impossible to make the legs trimmer or shapelier, and it only becomes more difficult as we age. For many women, carrying fat in the thighs, knees, and ankles can actually be hereditary. However, certain lifestyle factors like a poor diet, lack of exercise, and high stress levels can contribute as well. Excess fat that accumulates on the legs can be stubborn and resistant to a healthy diet and exercise. It’s important to remember that if you are unsatisfied with the appearance of your legs, you are not alone. This is a common aesthetic issue, especially for women, and cosmetic surgery can offer a solution.
Liposuction for the legs is very popular. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, liposuction can safely remove pockets of excess fat from several areas on the legs including the thighs, knees, calves, and ankles. The results offer patients slimmer, more toned legs. As an added bonus, fat that is removed during liposuction can be reapplied to the calves with fat transfer injections. This can be very helpful for those with “chicken legs” that would like to add some much-needed volume to their calves.
Thigh lift surgery (or thighplasty) can be an excellent way to help patients tone their upper leg area. During the procedure, excess fat, skin, and tissue is removed to provide a smoother, more refined thigh area. Depending on your specific needs, there are several methods in which a thigh lift can be performed. The most common of these is a medial thigh lift, during which an incision is made in the inner thigh area to help patients who experience significant excess skin along the inner thigh. In other cases, the incision is along the underwear line at the top of the outer thigh.
The added self-confidence that comes from achieving an improved appearance for your legs can be immense. If you’re unhappy with the contour of your legs, cosmetic surgery can provide a level of relief that may be impossible to attain naturally. For information on plastic surgery for the legs, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation today. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest tips, news, and more from the world of cosmetic surgery.