I’m 5’1, 130 pounds. I have more texture on the front of my thighs than the back, and I don’t see a lot of legs that look like mine in that regard other than in lipedema forums. However, I’ve been able to lose inches on my legs with weight loss, despite the texture remaining. Could I benefit from liposuction as far as seeing a reduction in texture on the front of the thighs and around the knee area? would that be able to be done in one procedure?
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Hello dear. Yes, liposuction without epinephrine exists, although it's not common. Carbocaine (mepivacaine) or other anesthetics without epinephrine can be used to prevent increased heart rate, but there's more bleeding and less pain control.
From the photos, you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction of the full abdomen and flanks. Do you have other medical conditions that prevent you from having surgery?
Liposuction in the calf region carries an increased risk of contour irregularities due to the limited subcutaneous fat and dense fibrous tissue. To minimize this risk, VASER liposuction is recommended, as it allows for selective emulsification and removal of deep adipose tissue while preserving...
