I do not generally recommend fat transfer to ankles

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Cost of Fat transfer to ankles?

I have skinny ankles and was interested in tranferring ab fat to ankles. Is this possible?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
5 months ago

The success of a fat transfer is highly dependent on the blood supply of the recipient site.

The blood supply and venous drainage of the anke make it a less than optimal location for a fat graft procedure.

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