What Kind of Surgery Do I Need to Slim Down Leg Calves and Thighs

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Latest answer by Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
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Tags: calves, legs, slim down

i got super thick leg calves and thighs, everything on me is thin but my leg calves/thighs so what kind of surgery is there to reduce this part of the body? what are the dangers/side effects and is it painful? thx, i heard it's possible to reduce them but i don't know which surgery is used

10 answers to What Kind of Surgery Do I Need to Slim Down Leg Calves and Thighs

Cankle solution

Liposuction as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can easily reduce the bulge 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 requires 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... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Reducing thighs

Liposuction is helpful in any area there is fat distribution including the calves, thighs and even ankles. If there is loose skin, then a thighplasty could help. These all can usually be done as an outpatient with a recovery of about two weeks. I prefer the liposuction for it avoids large scars.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction risks increase further away from the trunk.

While circumferential thigh liposuction is commonly practiced, PS' enthusiasm for liposuction of the calves and ankles has been decidedly luke warm because the incidence of complications and patient dissatisfaction is typically higher in these zones. Many thick calves are the result of large gastrocnemius muscles, which in turn, is genetically determined. In reviewing the French and Chinese PS experience with removal of strips or subtotal muscle belly excision, I've... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Slimming down calves and thighs

Large calves and thighs may be the result of fatty deposits, enlarged bones and muscle, or a combination of all three. If is difficult to give advice without the benefit of seeing you in person or photographs. If the enlargement is due to fat deposits, then liposuction may be the solution. I would recommend a consultation with a Board-certified plastic surgeon. Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

Andrew Lyos, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Thick legs

Some people are born with hypertrophic muscles but this is much more rare than being born with a predisposition to have a larger subcutaneous compartment (fat layer). In order to reduce the thighs and calves enough to make a visible impact, the amount of fat needed to be removed would be evaluated by the surgeon examining you. Only then could the risks of the procedure and possible results be discussed.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction works to slim down legs.

Hi. Of course you need to be examined, because large thighs and legs are not always due to too much fat. But liposuction works for most women.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Slim Down Leg Calves and Thighs

This is a concern to many patients. Options are some type of liposuction. But without an in person examination impossible to be sure of the exact operation. Seek in person opinions.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Treating thighs and calves

Without an exam it is hard to say what would be best for you. Usually liposuction can help many patients whose lower extremities are out of propotion with the rest of their body, but an exam would be madatory before saying for sure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Large calves and ankles.

This is far more common in asia. Reduction in the muscle is accomplished with literally resecting the muscle. In the States, liposuction of the subcutaneous fat is more commonly performed and can reduce the thickness of the fatty (adipose) layer if this is the primary contributing factor to your large calves and ankles. There are no accepted methods for reducing "big bones"

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Slimming down thick thighs and calves - very frustrating

When I see a patient who has the unfortunate genetic trait of thick thighs and calves that don't come close to matching the rest of their body, I am at a loss at what to offer. The classic answer is liposuction. However, the truth is that these people want "normal" thighs and calves that match the rest of them, not just a little thinning. And if you can't point with one finger to high point areas of concern, and instead wave your hand like a paint... more