[Application of external ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction in upper legs].
OBJECTIVE
To find a safe, effective and simple method for liposuction in the upper legs.


METHODS
After appropriate choices of the incision, range of suction, and the method for liposuction, 32 patients received external ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction in the upper legs with local anesthesia.


RESULTS
All the patients recovered smoothly and quickly from the operation with satisfactory effects of weight reduction and shaping of the legs, and no obvious complications occurred in these cases.


CONCLUSIONS
External ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction is safe, effective and simple for removing local fat deposit in the upper legs.
Zhang
Xin-he
XH
Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, 174 Hospital of PLA, Xiamen 361003, China.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000379:methods*