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Is It Possible to Get Liposuction on my Calves? (Photos)
I have a BMI of 19.5 so I am fairly slim everywhere except my calves. I believe it is genetic. I do have a small body frame. Pear shaped. I am 19 years old. My question is, from the photos I have uploaded, are my calves more fat than muscle? Can I get liposuction? What are some alternative calf slimming procedures? What are the risks?
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chalhessy
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Liposuction on my Calves?
It's hard to say for sure from photos alone but it looks like you have a little fat that could be removed. That's not to say it NEEDS to be removed, but if you're interested in contouring, particularly the lower portions of your calves, it may be possible. You would, of course, need to be seen in person to assess this. Compared with other areas, the recovery from lipo of the calves is relatively prolonged because it is so dependent (low) and the swelling has to abate by...
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Calf liposuction
Liposuction can be done in the areas you are concerned about. However, it is impossible to tell from your photographs if this is appropriate for you.
If liposuction is not appropriate, there are procedures that can reduce the amount of muscle in the calf, by removing a portion of the gastrocnemius muscle. This is the most accepted method of slimming the calf. Other methods exist, such as botox injection and nerve transection.
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Calves and ankles for liposuction
Based on your photos, I do not think that you need to have liposuction performed for such a minor condition.
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Calves and ankles do good with liposuction but you need an expert to do it.
Most docs who dabble in liposuction are not experts in liposuction and can not do calves, ankles, arms etc... You could get a little fat removed from the calves, ankles and even knees to sculpt and reduce their sizes but you need the micro canulas under local anesthesia to get it done right. I love doing these areas since it requires an artistic eye and great skills. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
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Liposuction of Calves
Thank you for the pictures. You do not need any type of contouring of your calves.
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Calve liposuction?
Liposuction can be performed for calves, but in my opinion based solely on your posted photos, it does not look like you need it.
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Possible to get liposuction on the calves?
Thank you for your photos and for your questions.
While it would be possible to perform liposuction on your calves I would definitely NOT recommend doing any liposuction. It does not appear from your photos that you have fat calves. If you examine closely the photo of you standing on the floor with the one with you standing on your toes you will see that there is very little difference. Furthermore, you can see the outline of your calve muscles...
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Calf liposuction
Yes, calf and ankle liposuction can be successfully done. You do not appear to have much of a lipo-disproportion but at this point see a ABPS plastic surgeon and discuss the concern. One needs to see your entire body to see the disproportion and if it is a problem calves are easy to do. Calves must not be over done on females however. Overdone calves in a woman result in a muscle definition that gives the calves a male Olympic athlete look...
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Liposuction of ankles
Liposuction of the ankles is possible, but in your case it doesn't appear to be a good idea. You do not seem to have much fat in your calf area, and suctioning may cause lumpiness.
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Is It Possible to Get Liposuction on my Calves? (Photos)
Liposuction on the "crankles" is a very experienced related operation. Plus you are a poor candidate in the fact you have very little fat to be removed. I might consider Smart lipo or Cellulaze of these areas to "melt" the fat NO suction.
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Liposuction of the calves
Hello 'chalhessy', thanks for your question. The quick answer is you CAN get liposuction on various areas of your body that have excess fat. However, the question is- what are the benefits VS risks? Is there sufficient fatty volume available to make a difference, and would the aesthetic effects obtained outweigh the risks for contour irregularity, bleeding, scarring, seroma fluic collection, infection, etc.? Based on your photos alone, I do not think liposuction will...
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Liposuction of the calves
Yes liposuction can be performed to improve the contour of the calves. However, this is usually an area where patients are least satisfied with the amount of improvement. From your photographs, it is difficult to tell if you would be a good candidate for calf liposuction. This really requires an examination. You should consult with a board certified (American Board of Plastic Surgery) surgeon to discuss your desires and options.
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Liposuction to Calves
You can get liposuction to your calves. I am not sure how much benefit you may get from this. From the second picture, you appear to have a fair amount of muscle, but only a physical exam will be able to determine whether or not you are a candidate. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Is It Possible to Get Liposuction on my Calves? (Photos)
I suspect from the photos that your calves are mostly muscle with not much fat, but I wouldn't discourage you from seeking a consultation and in person exam, since the photo is not reliable enough!
There has to be a pretty good margin for improvement, because even minor irregularities are easily noticed on the calves, and may compromise an otherwise nice outcome. Using small cannulas is important here.
All the best.
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