Have you ever heard of anyone that has lasting swelling after liposuction to their calves and ankles? I had lipo 15 years ago and my calves swell a half inch to an inch within hours of waking up everyday (but no swelling in my feet). When I wake up in the morning my calves look great and within hours they have swollen. Obviously it's gravity but it didn't happen before lipo. It's extremely frustrating, is there anything I can do? Has anyone seen this before?
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September 5, 2014
Answer: Liposuction of the lower legs and ankle done with care.
Thank you for your question and posting pictures. In general, liposuction of the calves and ankles can be performed if a significant portion of the area of concern is fatty tissue. In addition, if muscular fullness is present, Botox injections can decrease the volume. You need to have in person...
Seek a formal evaluation, you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction if performed by someone with experience and who uses small cannula contouring techniques. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
Cankles can be treated quite effectively with liposuction. It is important to keep your legs wrapped and elevated for an extended period postoperatively. I would suggest that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon so that he can evaluate your legs and suggest the most appropriate...
