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Why Can't the Dorsal Area of the Foot Be Liposuctioned?

asked 1 year ago by Memphis782 in Memphis
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 200 times
Tags: female, dorsal hump, feet

3 answers to Why Can't the Dorsal Area of the Foot Be Liposuctioned?

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Liposuction of the foot

If there is a focal accumulation of fat that can be accessed via a small cannula then the fat can be reduced by liposuction. Lower extremity liposuction is expected to have more prolonged swelling, bruising and increased risks of infection, and possilby even ulceration from circulation problems and tight-fitting shoes worn too soon after surgery.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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LIposuction of the foot?

Fat can theoretically be suctioned from the dorsum (top) of the foot though it is rare for significant fat deposits to be there - and even rarer for someone to wan to pursue liposuction. The skin is thin so there is an increased risk of waviness and there can be protracted swelling
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Dorsal Foot Liposuction Can Be Successfully Done

If there is palpable fat on the top of the foot between the ankles and the base of the metatarsals, it is quite easy to liposuction with very small cannulas. I done it numerous times quite successfully.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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