Ankle and Calf Liposuction? (photo)

Thank you for sharing your photos! Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their ankles and restore a more shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles and calves  require a certain delicacy which is why I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring. SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding skin. It’s thought to  involve less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction and is particularly good for small areas of fat deposits like the ankles. New technology that's gentler and faster than ever before not only allows the removal of fat, but also resculpts the legs. When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a sense of the surgeon’s skill, but will help you to better visualize the procedure for yourself. I suggest making an appointment with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can explain in detail to you what your options are.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. Many women are bothered by the appearance of their lower legs and avoid wearing shorts or dresses. Fortunately, liposuction can be a good option to help contour the lower legs and remove excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. I would need to examine you in-person to best answer your question, but from your photos you may be a candidate for this procedure. I perform lower leg liposculpture/liposuction using a combination of liposuction techniques, including Smartlipo and power-assisted liposuction, with very fine cannulas inserted through small incisions as an outpatient procedure in our fully-accredited operating room under IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. While some bruising and swelling is normal following surgery, patients can be up and walking right away. If you maintain your weight following surgery, you should not re-gain weight in your lower legs. I recommend you meet with a fully-trained plastic surgeon who is familiar with lower leg liposuction to discuss your options.

this is a tough area for Liposuction as the fat is very fibrous in the ankles. Its best done with micro-cannulas and under tumescent Liposuction. if not performed adequately it can lead to defects that are very difficult to correct