I am of slim build with heavier lower legs and what seems like a pocket of fat around the ankle. I have seem 3 surgeons- 2 said I needed a vascular assessment and they probably would not operate, the other was confident that he could remove the fat. When I go to bed at night my ankles are always more swollen than in the mornings-I have raised blood pressure that is well contolled and am 31 yrs old. I am concerned as I have had conflicing assessments and am unsure whether to proceed with this
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September 29, 2015
Answer: Is Ankle Liposuction Recommended and What Are the Risks
Any concerns of abnormal swelling need to be investigated by your plastic surgeon. Although this may be normal postoperative swelling, this may represent a fluid collection that needs to be drained or something else. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Seromas do not cause bruising. You might have some residual blood in the tissues that is breaking down and spreading throughout the lympahtic system of the skin. Hardening in the areas is normal as the fluid has swelled the local tissue, and should resolve over the next several weeks...
Liposuction will only remove fat not muscle. LIposuction will not reduce the size of your arms due to muscle mass. Backing off on training will allow some of the muscle mass to resolve if you are an avid trainer.
