Is It Possible To Have Liposuction Done to the Fat Around the Knee Caps? (Photo)

Question

I am 28, female, 125lbs, 5'7. I have very stubborn fat in my knees (above knee cap and on one side) and thighs. My figure is very unbalanced. I have spent much of my childhood being teased for this. As an adult I constantly hide my knees. Also, I have been on birth control for 10 years that has 30mcg estrogen, and am now changing to a pill that has 20mcg. Could liposuction meaningfully change the shape of my legs? What type of liposuction would be best, and what kind of recovery should i expect?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photo you appear to be a good candidate for this procedure. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Unfortunately it is difficult to see the fat you're referring to in your photos. You would benefit more from a physical examination of your concern by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

Donald M. Brown, MD · Answer

I think the key question that you have asked is "could liposuction meaningfully change the shape of my legs?"  

	In reviewing your photos your knees are really not too bad.  Yes, there is a little fat on the inner aspect of your knees which would respond very nicely to liposuction but I do not see excessive fat above your knees. (This is the problem with only looking at photos and not being able to examine you.)  I would see a board certified plastic surgeon and have this discussion with him/her to avoid being disappointed after surgery.  

	p.s. please do not hide your knees you do not have anything to be ashamed about.

Donna Rich, MD · Answer

Liposuction can be performed in this area to balance leg contours using a micro-cannula. The type of liposuction should not make a difference as long as your surgeon is experienced in the procedure. Recovery is usually one to two days.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction is easy to undergo and makes a nice improvement in areas unresponsive to diet and exercise such as the knees.  It is done with the micro cannulas and under local anesthesia with 1 day downtime for roughly $4000.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

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