What Kind of Surgery Do I Need to Slim Down Leg Calves and Thighs

Liposuction as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can easily reduce the bulge that some people have in their ankles. The skin typically retracts well and the incisions are easily hidden in the body's natural contours in the sides of the ankles. Because a procedure on such bony body parts requires delicacy, I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, in order to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring. SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding skin. It involves less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction and is particularly good for small areas of fat deposits like the ankles. New technology that's gentler and faster than ever before not only allows the removal of fat, but also resculpts the body.
 

When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a sense of the surgeon’s skill, but will help you to better visualize the procedure for yourself.
 

Large calves and thighs may be the result of fatty deposits, enlarged bones and muscle, or a combination of all three.  If is difficult to give advice without the benefit of seeing you in person or photographs. If the enlargement is due to fat deposits, then liposuction may be the solution. I would recommend a consultation with a Board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

Some people are born with hypertrophic muscles but this is much more rare than being born with a predisposition to have a larger subcutaneous compartment (fat layer). In order to reduce the thighs and calves enough to make a visible impact, the amount of fat needed to be removed would be evaluated by the surgeon examining you.  Only then could the risks of the procedure and possible results be discussed.