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How Can I Correct my Skinny Legs?

asked 2 years ago by ruddy in miami fl
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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What is the best thing to do about my skinny legs? I’ve always had them and they are literally extremely skinny. Should I consider Fat Grafting on my legs or put implants on them?

3 answers to How Can I Correct my Skinny Legs?

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Skinny leg correction the old fashioned way

At the risk of being stripped of my plastic surgeon credentials, I would spend the money on a trainer at the gym. Neither implants or fat grafting will likely give you the results you seek. A workout regimen focusing on your legs will give you better definition and more bulk.
Robert Frank, MD

Munster Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer or fat injections not good for skinny legs.

Hi. Fat transfer or fat injections is completely experimental and I don't recommend it for skinny legs.  Implants are a horrible idea.  I am sorry to tell you there is no good safe surgical solution for this. You will seldom hear a cosmetic surgeon say this!
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Both options valid, depends on what you need

Very good question. As you mentioned the two available options are implants & fat grafting. I have used both options. The implant option is a simple straight forward answer for a patient with unilateral leg atrophy.The muscle in the back of the leg was deficient and this was an ideal answer. Fat grafting works better for a circumferential correction (all around the leg); it requires more work, but it works well.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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