For those who want to have thick and defined legs quickly, but do not have time to invest in physical exercises, a good option is plastic surgery, which can be done after the age of 18, and leaves the legs shapely and bulky in a little while time.
The most common surgeries performed to thicken the legs are:
- Silicone implant in the thighs: it is a great way to add volume to the legs of people who complain of thin, arched or even flabby legs, which is common after weight loss. The surgery is performed with peri-dural anesthesia, lasts about 2 hours, and the prosthesis is inserted in a cut of about 4 cm in the groin area, placed under the muscle to give it a more natural and firm look. Fat grafting: it is a procedure that places the fat from liposuction from another part of the body on the thighs, such as the belly, and can thicken up to 2 cm in diameter of the legs, done with peri-dural anesthesia. This procedure can be done in the same surgery as liposuction, being called liposculpture.
These procedures can also be done on the calves and buttocks, and are a good option for those who want to have a more proportionate appearance of the legs, but cannot thicken these places with exercises alone. Find out how gluteoplasty is done to increase the butt.
The definitive results are seen after 6 months, when there are no more swellings and the healing is complete.
Postoperative recovery
The recovery of these procedures is quick, requiring only 1 day of hospitalization, being recommended the use of a compression mesh and cold compresses to help in the recovery. It is advised not to make efforts or to gain weight for 10 days, and physical activity is released after 1 to 2 months.
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as dipyrone, ibuprofen or ketoprofen, can be used, as directed by the doctor, to decrease the pain, which is more intense in the first 2 days.
The complications of these surgeries are not common, but infection, accumulation of blood or liquid, irregular healing, thrombosis of the leg or, in the case of prosthesis, displacement may occur.
Other options to thicken the legs
To thicken the legs in a natural way, the ideal is to invest in physical exercises, such as weight training, running, mountaineering, cycling or others that strengthen the leg muscles. Although it is a form that takes more time, it is the healthiest and recommended for thickening the feathers. See some exercises to thicken your legs, at home or at the gym.
Another procedure that exists is dermolipectomy, also known as thigh lifting, which is done by pulling the excess skin from the thigh upwards, with a small cut in the groin area, which, despite not increasing the volume of the legs, leaves them more defined and without sagging.
