Can I have fat transfer to my legs?

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I have "chicken legs" i.e. stick-thin, shapeless legs. They look like they belong to an anorexic girl even though the rest of my body is normal. I've been going to the gym for years consistently trying to build muscle and bulk them up but nothing works. I even attempted to gain 30 lbs hoping my legs would get fatter but the fat went to my belly while my legs stayed the same. I am really self conscious of my skinny legs and am wondering if I can have fat transferred to them?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fat can be transferred anywhere the legs dont see to last as long and you would need a significant amount of fat to achieve a new shape there. I suggest seeing an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Walton Montegut, MD · Answer

This is a great procedure for you.  I have been performing fat transfer since 1993 with long term results.  this is by far the best procedure for increasing volume.  All of my patients have permanent long term results.  I have utilized Fat Transfer for Romberg's Syndrome (Facial Deformity), liposuction defects, and chest reconstruction in women and men.  It works great in BBL and Breast Enlargement.  This is the best way to increase volume with your own tissue and have permanence.  Fat transfer is technique dependent and many surgeons do not have long term results and feel it needs to be repeated.  That is not the case.  If performed correctly, one procedure yields great results with permanence.  You should definitely look into this procedure.  It can be performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation with minimal downtime.  there is always fat to be found on every patient even with the lowest BMI.  Calf implants are fraught with problems and the implant is a foreign body.  I hope this helps..

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Fat can be transferred and with go longevity anywhere on the body. The real question is do you have enough fat and how much grafting will be required to get the result you desire.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Fat grafting is a great venue to provide improved contouring; this can be done anywhere on the body; a photograph would be very helpful to provide you advice regarding your concern.

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