On June 15th I am scheduled for a Full Tummy tuck, flank, inner thigh and knee lipo. I still will never wear shorts due to my large lower legs. Am i a good canidate for lower leg Lipo? Im really only interested in the part directly below my knee. what is this called, and will it make my legs look strange?
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Liposuction of the calve and ankle area is not an uncommon procedure and when performed by a board certified Plastic surgeon is very safe. I have not seen any complications from this procedure. It can be done for asymmetry or as a cosmetic procedure for enlarged calves. ...
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...
I always want my patients ambulating as soon as possible. These are done as outpatietn procedures in my office and they walk out of the office. I tell them to mobilize at home but wear a compression garment.