I have been contemplating calf and ankle lipo sculpture under local anesthesia. Im in my 20's in great shape.My calves are 13.5 in and ankles are 8.5 inches. I have been to a few consults and told while there is not a ton of fat there that the shape can definitely be improved. After reading many reviews the swelling of this area after lipo sounds horrible. Is it really that bad? This would be the only area I would be having worked on. What should I expect as far as swelling and recovery post op?
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April 1, 2015
Answer: Liposuction of the calves and ankles is trickier than liposuction of other areas of the body.
Dear Lois_cpThe most important step is to discuss this with your surgeon and follow his or her advice.In my experience, moderate consumption of 2-3 drinks per 24 hours should not significantly impact the administration of anesthesia. Drinking more may impact your metabolism of anesthetics...
It is fairly easy to ascertain if something is due to cellulite or liposuction irregularity in most cases. If there are irregularities due to liposuction, fat grafting can be utilized effectively. You will have to research a bit to find a real expert in this.Kenneth Hughes,...
