Knee Liposuction for Shapely, Attractive Knees Knee liposuction removes excess fat behind or on either side of the knees, making the knees appear more slim and toned. Fat around the knees is usually difficult to get rid of with even rigorous diet and exercise. Liposuction can remove this stubborn fat and give the knees a shapely, attractive look. Knee liposuction in Manhattan, NYC, NY can give more definition to knee cap, front structures of the knee, lower fibula area and calves. Typically, knee liposuction is done along with inner and outer thigh liposuction. The procedure:
Removes unwanted far and tightens the skin around the knee area
Makes your legs appear slimmer and more symmetrical
Tones the upper and lower legs
Helps you look more attractive in short dresses and swimsuits
Laser Liposuction for Knee Contouring In leading AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practices in NYC, knee liposuction is performed using the minimally-invasive, FDA approved Smartlipo Triplex device. After numbing the treatment site with local anesthesia, the surgeon will make a couple of small incisions just behind the knee. The small laser-enabled cannula of the Smartlipo device is then inserted into the site and laser energy is delivered to directly to the fat cells. This causes the fat to liquefy, allowing the surgeon to suction it out. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. With this laserassisted lipolysis device, patient experience minimal scarring, swelling, bleeding and bruising. It reduces treatment time and patient downtime and promotes faster healing and speedy recovery. Smartlipo Triplex comes with the added benefit of skin tightening. Candidate for Knee liposuction You may be a candidate for knee liposuction, if you
Are physically fit and close to your ideal body weight
Have stubborn fat deposits in the inner knee area (medial patella) or front knee area (anterior patella) as opposed to above the knee.