Leg liposuction in Berlin

On the outer thighs, the transitions to the hips and buttocks are taken into account. On the inner thighs, skin elasticity and an even contour are particularly important. Excessive fat removal can leave indentations or more noticeable excess skin.

The knees are assessed too, but do not automatically need to be treated. The calves are also made up not just of fat, but largely of muscle and other structures. Liposuction of the entire leg is therefore not a standard, one-size-fits-all package.

Pain on touch, symmetrical fat accumulation and a tendency to bruise may warrant assessment for lipoedema. Individual signs do not confirm the diagnosis. Venous and lymphatic conditions require different treatment approaches, so I also ask about swelling, family history and previous findings.

New swelling in one leg or severe calf pain should be assessed promptly by a doctor. The aesthetic procedure described here is not a promise of lipoedema treatment and does not automatically qualify for insurance cover.

Before the procedure, the areas are marked while you are standing. A preparatory fluid and fine cannulas help loosen and suction out the fat beneath the skin. With PAL, a motor moves the cannula; with WAL, a water jet helps loosen the fat. These are technical approaches, not guarantees against tissue damage.

Ultrasound- or laser-assisted procedures are other methods, each with their own characteristics and heat-related risks. Describing them in general does not mean that these additional devices are available here. The specific technique, anaesthesia and monitoring planned for your treatment will be documented. Any potential use of your own fat is a separate planning step.

Liposuction cannulas require small incisions in the skin. Scars may fade, but they remain. Where there is substantial excess skin, a thigh lift may be more suitable; depending on the findings, its scars lie in the groin and, where necessary, along the inner thigh.

In selected cases, Renuvion can be discussed as an additional procedure. Energy is delivered beneath the skin; despite the term J-Plasma, this is an invasive heat-based procedure. It does not replace extensive skin removal and can cause burns or other tissue damage, among other risks.

Bruising, tenderness, areas of firmness and varying degrees of swelling can occur initially. The shape develops over several months. A final result or a particular clothing size cannot be promised by a fixed date.

Compression garments are chosen to suit the treated areas and are usually worn for several weeks. Short periods of permitted movement support mobility; strenuous sport and long journeys without movement are discussed separately. Weight changes and skin ageing also affect the result in the longer term.