I am scheduled for liposuction on basically both entire legs (inner outer thighs, knees and calf's) however when I initially inquired about my calf's my surgeon was very apprehensive to touch that area. I do have a lot of fat in that area so he confirmed that was not a problem. Just that it's not the safest area to touch. As I have been researching this topic lately it seems as most surgeons if not all feel the same way. Should I not be going through with this?
August 20, 2020
Answer: Why is the calf/ankle a touchy place to get liposuction? Ankle and calf liposuction candidates are best determined with a physical exam as the difference between an adequate and suboptimal candidate can be subtle. If I feel that it will not make a nice difference, I will not offer the procedure. As an ABPS certified PS, I perform this surgery frequently to produce a dramatic difference in the shape and contours of the calves and ankles.
Helpful
August 20, 2020
Answer: Why is the calf/ankle a touchy place to get liposuction? Ankle and calf liposuction candidates are best determined with a physical exam as the difference between an adequate and suboptimal candidate can be subtle. If I feel that it will not make a nice difference, I will not offer the procedure. As an ABPS certified PS, I perform this surgery frequently to produce a dramatic difference in the shape and contours of the calves and ankles.
Helpful
August 21, 2020
Answer: Why is the calf/ankle a touchy place to get liposuction? August 19, 2020 Thank you for posting your interesting question. Liposuction of the calves and ankles is a technically challenging procedure because it requires circumferential liposuction of the lower extremities to achieve the best results and it is not routinely performed by most plastic surgeons. However, natural and beautiful results can be achieved. Care must be taken to smoothly transition the inner and outer calves and ankles. This is done with methodical pre operative markings and experience. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with liposuction of the calves and ankles. At the time of the consultation you can discuss your goals,have all of your questions answered and review the surgeon's before and after calf and ankle liposuction photos. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
August 21, 2020
Answer: Why is the calf/ankle a touchy place to get liposuction? August 19, 2020 Thank you for posting your interesting question. Liposuction of the calves and ankles is a technically challenging procedure because it requires circumferential liposuction of the lower extremities to achieve the best results and it is not routinely performed by most plastic surgeons. However, natural and beautiful results can be achieved. Care must be taken to smoothly transition the inner and outer calves and ankles. This is done with methodical pre operative markings and experience. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with liposuction of the calves and ankles. At the time of the consultation you can discuss your goals,have all of your questions answered and review the surgeon's before and after calf and ankle liposuction photos. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
