Can dermal fillers be used in the ankle to give it shape so that it will look like a standard ankle?

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I was born with club foot which was corrected leaving one calve thinner than the other and I also have an abnormal, dipped looking ankle. I want HA to be injected into this area as it is cheaper and have found no foot surgeons to operate at a price I can afford. Thankyou

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

Filler is not FDA approved for the ankle area.  You may be hard pressed to find a provider to perform this for you.  They also don't last forever and you would need to repeat the filler at least every 1-2 years.  You'd be better off saving your money and doing the surgical procedure.  In the end, it will be cheaper and safer.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

To correct changes like this, you will require a lot of filler, explore fat transplant, or surgical options. NHS does have a 'compassionate' list if this applies to you, depending on funding of your catchment area. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Can dermal fillers be used in the ankle to give it shape so that it will look like a standard ankle?

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