i'm 30 yrs, 5'3, 98 lbs, 34A. i eat healthy, excerise and am overall happy with my body-- with the exception of my fat ankles/calves/knees, which seem unaffected by diet/excersise. considering lipo, but have read potential future weight gain can be redistributed to new places (face, back etc). i'm not planning to gain weight, but if i did, even 5 lbs would be noticable on my small frame. Could fat grafting to breast help mitigate that risk should weight gain occur? Is there a better option?
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November 1, 2014
Answer: Calf and Ankle Liposuction
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
There are many liposuction devices that are touted in the media and by the surgeons that own them. Much of the hype is just that - hype. In reality, all patients with an excess of fat in a localized area are looking for the easiest, fastest, safest way to remove the fat and allow the skin to...
I suggest seeking an evaluation for lipolymphedema or lipedema or vascular insufficiency. I do not think this is from the liposuction, rather, we see patients edema improve after leg, calf and ankle lipo. For now compression, exercise, and leg elevation at night should help....
Thank you for your question and posting pictures. In general, liposuction of the calves and ankles can be performed if a significant portion of the area of concern is fatty tissue. In addition, if muscular fullness is present, Botox injections can decrease the volume. You need to have in person...
