Will I get great results from full leg- thigh, knee, calf and ankle liposuction?

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Firstly, does this look like Lipedema? I fit all the criteria: I swell terribly during the day in my legs, they ache, bruise easily, my mother had the same legs, they changed when I was 12. My weight is 120, all my weight is thighs down. Ankles are puffy, calves are always tender, knees are doughy. Will I get great results from full leg liposuction? Do you think I will have skin irregularities or other complications?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello LRD67If you have fat in a particular area of your body that you can’t seem to get rid of through dieting or exercise, liposuction may provide a good option for you. You should contact or visit a PS for your concern.#liposuction #lipedema

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to tell from your pictures, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert regarding lipedema, but you appear to be a candidate for liposuction. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

Based on my experience of doing that area the key is amount removed in conjuction of knowing how loose the skin is upon examination to assess the amount to remove to give best results.  This all comes down to expereince of doctor and know how of being an artist knowing aesthetic principles of fat and skin retraction.  Therefore, I suggest visiting a doctor that has a minimum of 15 years of expereince performing lipo in areas that you would like done in approved surgical facility.  Thanks for great question

Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, it looks like you have good skin quality. I believe that you will have excellent results with full leg liposuction to the areas mentioned. Just be sure to choose a surgeon that is highly skilled with liposuction. I wish you the best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LRD67,it is really hard to tell without an examination. Liposuction is a great technique for sculpturing legs only when excess fat is the problem. I would suggest you to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

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