9704-1433 Chamosa
Chamosa M.
Liposuction of the kneecap area.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1997 Apr;99(5):1433-6; discussion 1437-8. PMID: 9105376
This paper discusses the basic concepts of the aesthetics of all kneecap areas
looking for the proportions and comprehensive treatment by means of liposuction.
I detected and described an anatomic trait that I find frequently among my
clinical cases, which is that of there being a certain amount of unsightly
adipose tissue along the medial region extending from the widest portion of the
knee down to the protrusion of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) and extending to
the crest of the tibia. This is adipose tissue, which, when found, deforms the
normal leg to a great extent, shaping it into a sort of straight column. This
paper discusses ways to avoid any damage to the osteoarticular structures when
liposuction is done in the kneecap area. Liposuction of the knee area is a
simple but laborious technique. It is essential to be highly familiar with the
anatomy of the knee and constantly bear in mind the aesthetic appearance being
sought. This must be proportioned to the lower limb, since the correction of one
area usually leads to a lack of balance in contour of the lower limbs.
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