Am I a candidate for calf and ankle liposuction? Should I get Vaser Hi Definition Lipo or traditional liposuction? (Photo)

There are many types of liposuction, all that matters is that the surgeon is experienced and does this routinely and has great technique, understands your goals, and picks the type of liposuction that is best for your case.  It is not the type that gives the best result, it is the physician.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.

Stubborn fat in the calves and ankles or “cankles” can be difficult to improve with just diet and exercise and patients who experiences this can benefit from liposuction. Calf and ankle liposuction can be performed as an outpatient procedure in a fully accredited ambulatory surgery facility with "twilight" anesthesia administered by a board certified anesthesiologist. I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, in order to contour and resculpture the calves and ankles 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. Liposuction works best on patients who are of relatively average weight, but who need help with a problem area. No, reshaping your body isn’t as easy as going to the beauty parlor. Surgery is never 100% risk free and the healing process requires patience and determination.

Calf and ankle liposuction is only done by those of us who really specialize in liposuction and who use the micro cannulas under local for best results. Cost is roughly $5000-5500 on special for knees, calves and ankles. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD