Liposuction (Thighs area)

With Liposuction, an experienced doctor can remove excess fat and contour hips, thighs, stomach, abs, waist, chin, and other areas. Liposuction is minimally invasive surgical. Liposuction is often combined with other surgeries as Tummy Tuck, also is done as part of a Mommy Makeover. Removed fat could also be used by transferring it to the face, butt, breast or other areas to restore lost volume or create fullness.

How the surgery is performed?

Liposuction is an outpatient procedure that usually takes just an hour or two, depending on how many areas patient is getting done. Patient has either local (for a small area) or general anesthesia. One or more tiny incisions are made in skin and thin tube called a cannula is inserted, which is used to break up fat and suction it out into a vacuum.

Which body parts can be treated with liposuction?

Liposuction is usually performed on upper and lower abdomen, waistline (love handles/flanks), upper and lower back, arms, outer and inner thighs, lower buttocks, knee area, chest, chin.

Recovery

• During the first few days after liposuction, patient is going to feel a bit sore. Body will be swollen and with many bruises. They will disappear within 1-2 weeks
• A few days or a week will be needed before patient head back to work
• It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight at least for half a year in order the scars could become hardly noticeable
• For 6-8 weeks after liposuction special compression garments should be worn
• It is recommended to avoid active physical activity for at least 2 weeks
• The final result will be seen after 2-3 months after the surgery

What is included in the price?

• Pre-operative tests
• Consultation with surgeon
• Surgery with anesthesia
• Compression garments
• Surgeon visits and consultations after the surgery
• Full medical care in the hospital
• Hospital stay with daily meals
• Medical Manager to assist at all times
• Medicine kit after discharge
• Help with organizing the trip
• Postoperative checkups

PATIENT JOURNEY

Enquiry

• If you would like to get a quote for surgery feel free to fill in this questionnaire: QUESTIONNAIRE.
• The surgeon will evaluate your general health and prepare an individual treatment plan, our patients coordinator will get in touch with you within 1-2 working days.

Booking the treatment

• Once you are approved for the surgery you can choose the suitable date for the treatment. For women: it is recommended to plan the surgery between your menstrual cycles.
• To book the surgery you will be asked to pay deposit payment.
• Next step - flights and accommodation booking. We can also offer help with arranging Your trip and accommodation.

Preparing for the surgery at home

• One month before surgery you will receive guidlines you will be recommended to follow before surgery.

Preparing for the surgery at the clinic

• You will need to arrive to Lithuania at least one day before the surgery. On the 1st a mandatory COVID-19 test is performed, as well as blood tests, ECG, consultation with surgeon.
• Before the surgery you will have to sign an agreement to undergo the surgery and anaesthesia. Please read these documents carefully and if there will be some obscurity or questions sort them out with the doctor and/or doctor-anaesthetist before signing the agreements.
• The payment for the surgery conditions are stated in the Agreement for the provision of personal health care services. The payment can be made by cash or credit card before surgery.

Surgery

• On the day of surgery it is forbidden to use any cosmetics (make up, body cosmetics, inluding self-tanning cosmetics) or jewellery (including all kind of piercings).
• On the 2nd – 3rd day you will have the surgery. You will need to stay at the hospital for 1-2 nights. Here you will be provided with all needed medication and care. Bring only personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc.). Pyjamas, robe, slippers will be provided by the clinic personnel.
• After the surgery medicine package is given for the first days after surgery.

Back home

• If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email.

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