Cost of Fat Transfer to Ankles?

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I have skinny ankles and was interested in tranferring ab  fat to ankles.  Is this possible?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

The success of a fat transfer is highly dependent on the blood supply of the recipient site.
The blood supply and venous drainage of the anke make it a less than optimal location for a fat graft procedure.

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

The likelihood of a fat graft take in the ankles is similar to that of skin graft take in the ankle.
It is not the fact that blood supply is poor, but that there is increased venous pressure in the area due to the distance from the ankles to the heart.
If you want success in a fat graft, the same postoperative care as in a skin graft applies, to wit:
A) Continuous Leg elevation above the level of the heart for 1 week
B) After 1 week, ambulation with compression stockings or specialized wraps until the graft is mature (3-4 weeks)

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Fat transfer to the ankles is a difficult procedure, and patient selection is the key. Consult with three board certified plastic surgeons experienced and expert in fat transfer to understand your options. Costs for fat transfer like other cosmetic surgery varies considerably across the
country and even in the same area. South Florida tends to have lower fees then
more expensive areas such as New York or Los Angeles. We charge starting at $1000 + MD
Anesthesia related costs (if needed) for fat transfer. Since you can get quality work
at lower costs, patients will travel from throughout the state, the country,
and internationally to have surgery in South Florida.

To ensure that you are receiving quality work with personalized care at the
most cost effective prices, consult with board certified plastic surgeons that
own their own nationally accredited facilities. The quality must be maintained
at the highest level to maintain accreditation. The surgeons also have
incentive to hire and train quality staff (to ensure that surgery is efficient
and enjoyable), to ensure comfortable and private facilities (to encourage
referral), and to eliminate waste (to ensure that these facilities can compete
effectively).

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