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Embarassed by Fat Ankles. What to Do?

I am so embarrassed about my fat ankles and would like to at least reduce the puffiness. I try to hide with long skirts, slacks. I want to wear pretty shoes, but feel my ugly ankles make that a useless expense.

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Liposuction of ankles... not so fast

Thick ankles can be due to fat, and in uncomplicated cases it is a very gratifying procedure that gives excellent results. The recovery is typically a bit longer than with other areas because of the lymphatic drainage of the leg and the dependent position of the leg. However if the thickness is due to bone or muscle structure, removal of the fat will be disappointing when the leg looks the same, except now has a few irregularities. And if the thickness is due to poor veins or poor... more
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Ankle liposuction

Liposuction with tumescent anesthesia and very fine instruments and/or laser assisted liposculpture (SmartLipo, Cool Lipo, Pro Lipo, etc) would offer the least trauma to the region but this is an area of the body that requires careful especially careful attention to detail and technique. This area is prone to a increased incidence of post op problems (swelling, wound healing, etc). So be sure to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon and do not be afraid to ask questions about... more
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Liposuction of the ankles

A few physicians actually perform liposuction on ankles. There is prolonged swelling when this location is done, and risks of infection and poor circulation causing ulceration and scars is theoretically increased at this site compared with most of the rest of the body.

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Liposuction on ankles

"Fat ankles" as you refer to it is a very common complaint. Others use the slang term "cankles". Regardless of terminology, careful liposuction using a variety of techniques (tumescent, laser-assisted) can help the overall size and shape. Make sure you choose your surgeon wisely. This area of the body has a large number of nerves and blood vessels that may be at risk for injury. Also keep in mind that swellign in this area may be more significant than in other areas,... more
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Liposuction of the ankles

Liposuction as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can easily reduce the buldge that some people have in their ankles. The skin typically retracts well and the incisions are easily hidden in the body's natural contours in the sides of the ankles. Because a procedure on such bony body parts required delicacy, I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, in order to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring... more
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Possibly Liposuction

Depending on the fat distribution and your particular healh, it may be that some liposuction may be just what you need.  This area has increased risk of complications, but if the patient is properly selected and the procedure is done prudently, you may realize great improvement.
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Get those fat ankles Liposuctioned now

Fat ankles and calves do good with the tumescent technique with micro canulas. It is easy to go through and done under local aneshesia so it is very safe. The results are dramatic and almost no down time. Cost is roughly $4000-5000.
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Liposuction of the ankles.

Hi! Most women with thick ankles can get real improvement after they have tumescent liposuction to sculpture the ankles.  Delicate technique with tiny cannulas is important.  You also need to wear compression stockings for 6 weeks.
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Smartlipo for ankles

Smartlipo is a great treatment for fat ankles.  It all really depends on your anatomy, so we can not give a specific answer without examining you or viewing some pictures, but in most cases, liposuction can make a big difference.  
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Liposuction of ankles

 If you are referring to contouring the fat, liposuction can be very effective around the ankles. Usually it is a short procedure with a rapid recovery.
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