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Calf Liposuction alternatives for someone with metal clips in leg?
Several years ago, I had veins my lower right leg stripped and the placement of the traditional metal clips. As a result, I am unable to have an MRI in that leg, etc. Even after a considerable weight loss (at goal weight 5'11"/160lbs) and exercise (I'm a runner), I find my calves are abnormally large (19" in circumference). Due to the clips, my plastic surgeon is reticent about performing traditional Liposuction on my calves. Are there any other options for me?
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6 answers to “Calf Liposuction alternatives for...”A: Calf liposuction
With clips in your calf, you may want to consider direct excision of fat in your calves. However, the scars will most likely be more noticeable. After a large amount of weight loss, you may also have excess skin. Therefore, it would be beneficial for you to have direct excision of the skin as... more
A: Calf Lipo should be fine for someone with metal clips
It should be ok to perform liposuction years after this procedure. It might be wise to use a smaller size cannula and gentle surgical techniques. Are your deep veins okay?
A: Metal clips from years ago are no problem for calf liposuction
The veins have closed off and the metal clips are of no use anymore. Liposuctioning can be done without any problems in these areas. Go for it.
A: Liposuction and prior vein stripping on legs
Eventhough you now have clips on stripped veins due to varicosities, I think it shoudl be OK to have liposuction of these areas. I assume that the vein stripping was done a long time ago. Therefore the vessels have already thrombosed and permanently closed.
A: Calf Liposuction alternatives for someone with metal clips in leg?
Unfortunately, there are no AS YET OTHER effective and predictable ways to remove fat besides liposuction. As regards surgical clips and vein stripping ; Our legs have 2 venous systems ; the deep (which we absolutely need) and the superficial which serves to give off heat in the Summer and which some... more
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