What Procedures Could Be Carried Out to Correct Meaty Legs?

asked 1 year ago by 4423anon in canada
Latest answer by Deason Dunagan, MD
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Tags: calves, ankles, fat reduction, options, pear shape

I have meaty legs(my legs look like mischa bartons legs), my legs are big compared to the rest of my body and I have a pear shape so no matter how much weight I lose my legs will still be meaty looking i heard of liposuction but how can big calves and ankles be fix through liposuction? there not a lot of fat there

5 answers to What Procedures Could Be Carried Out to Correct Meaty Legs?

Liposuction for Calves and Ankles

The answer to your question lies in the percentage of fat that you have in your leg or calf versus the percentage of muscle tissue that you have in the area. If you truly have mostly muscle, which can be determined during a physical exam by your board certified plastic surgeon, then lipo obviously will not diminish muscle mass nor would this be desirable. Lipo is effective in the leg and calf region if you have a significant amount of fatty tissue in these areas. An in-person evaluation will... more

Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for fatty legs

Liposuction is done by specialists for fatty accumulation of the lower legs, calves and ankles. Healing is more prolonged in this location than upper body sites, with swelling lasting up to six months or more. Risks of poor healing are also increased comparatively compared with upper body liposuction because of the differences in blood flow and oxygenation of the lower legs. Some patients have hypertrophic muscles and not enough fat to warrant the procedure, but with an... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Leg Liposuction

Wtihout seeing pictures and / or seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, legs liposuction is often a good treatment to reduce the size of the legs. I would suggest seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

But how can big calves and ankles be fix through liposuction

"Meaty" legs can often be corrected with liposuction. I perform a lot of calf and ankle liposculpting, and get excellent results. This area can be deceiving, and typically alot more fat can be removed than what you may think. But you definately need to be evaluated to determine if you are a good candidate.

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for calves and ankles

I'm not familiar with Mischa Barton but I will Google her to see. I imagine a thick calf and ankle which some call cankles with no definition between the two. Liposuction has been applied to the calf and ankle and you are right, there is not much fat there. Using a slender cannula and care subtle results will show after suctioning, though you must temper your expectations. Without care dents are common so look for an experienced surgeon who does not give big promises. Best of luck... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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