title: [Application of external ultrasound-assisted tumescent liposuction in upper legs].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, 174 Hospital of PLA, Xiamen 361003, China.
authors.forename: Xin-he
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: 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*