Ankle and Calf Liposuction? (photo)

             Ankle and calf liposuction candidates are best determined with a physical exam as the difference between an adequate and suboptimal candidate can be subtle.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. Many women are bothered by the appearance of their lower legs and avoid wearing shorts or dresses. Fortunately, liposuction can be a good option to help contour the lower legs and remove excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. I would need to examine you in-person to best answer your question, but from your photos you may be a candidate for this procedure. I perform lower leg liposculpture/liposuction using a combination of liposuction techniques, including Smartlipo and power-assisted liposuction, with very fine cannulas inserted through small incisions as an outpatient procedure in our fully-accredited operating room under IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. While some bruising and swelling is normal following surgery, patients can be up and walking right away. If you maintain your weight following surgery, you should not re-gain weight in your lower legs. I recommend you meet with a fully-trained plastic surgeon who is familiar with lower leg liposuction to discuss your options.