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?
Answer: Ankle liposuction Very touchy area to treat. Many critical structures travel through the narrow ankle (lymphatic, blood vessels and nerves) and liposuction can create a circumferential scar around the ankle and along with lymphatic damage one can have chronic pain and swelling. Needless to say, unless your plastic surgeon has done a lot of ankle lipo with no problems, it would behoove you to hold off. Thanks for sharing.
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Answer: Ankle liposuction Very touchy area to treat. Many critical structures travel through the narrow ankle (lymphatic, blood vessels and nerves) and liposuction can create a circumferential scar around the ankle and along with lymphatic damage one can have chronic pain and swelling. Needless to say, unless your plastic surgeon has done a lot of ankle lipo with no problems, it would behoove you to hold off. Thanks for sharing.
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Answer: Is calf and ankle liposuction risk? Lipedema, leg liposuction, VASER HD 360 liposuction of legs, renuvion/bodytite tightening sounds like your physician doesn't do a lot of leg or calf liposuction which means NO you should not go through it with him/her. calf/ankles and legs requires an EXPERT someone that does this often, and if you have significant leg/calf fat you should be evaluated for Lipedema. I suggest going to an expert, in the right hands calf life liposuction can be life changing. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Is calf and ankle liposuction risk? Lipedema, leg liposuction, VASER HD 360 liposuction of legs, renuvion/bodytite tightening sounds like your physician doesn't do a lot of leg or calf liposuction which means NO you should not go through it with him/her. calf/ankles and legs requires an EXPERT someone that does this often, and if you have significant leg/calf fat you should be evaluated for Lipedema. I suggest going to an expert, in the right hands calf life liposuction can be life changing. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 20, 2020
Answer: Liposuction of leg and ankles That is very sensitive area for liposuction that requires significant expertise and good patient selection. You may expect prolonged swelling but, in good hands, visible improvement. Good luck.
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August 20, 2020
Answer: Liposuction of leg and ankles That is very sensitive area for liposuction that requires significant expertise and good patient selection. You may expect prolonged swelling but, in good hands, visible improvement. Good luck.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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