I have really skinny legs (ankles) and I hate it. Is there anything possible I can do please? (photos)

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I just wanna add some fat on them to be able to feel comfortable and normal there has to be something that can be done

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Although soft semi-solid silicone implants work very well for calf augmentation, i do not recommend placing an implant in the ankle region. Similarly i do not recommend injecting any filler material or fat for ankle augmentation because of either poor longevity and/or serious complications. Glad to help.

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

You may be a
candidate for calf augmentation. Calf implants are a form of muscle enhancement
surgery designed to improve leg contour. Through small incisions, implants can
be inserted to create improved calf definition. It’s even possible to use your
own fat to increase the size of your calves and
legs, so that nothing artificial may be needed to correct a natural
deformity or to increase the size of the leg. I recommend making an appointment
with a board certified plastic surgeon who can review your surgical options
with you in detail.

Georg M. Huemer, MD, MSc, MBA · Answer

Fat injection may be the only possible treatment for your problem. But be aware of the fact that there are definitely more than one procedures necessary to get a decent result. The area is not as receptive for fat injections than other areas as the breast.Please talk to your plastic surgeons about this!Good luck!best regards,G Huemer

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

If you have enough fat to harvest, fat injections can be done around the ankles and lower calf areas. While not all fat will survive, I have found that procedure to be moderately successful with no complications other than some prolonged swelling of the injected areas. The problem for some people with very skinny lower legs is that their bodies are often very thin as well and have little to no fat to harvest.

I have really skinny legs (ankles) and I hate it. Is there anything possible I can do please? (photos)

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Answer: Fat Injections for Skinny Lower Legs

Answer: Fat Injections for Skinny Lower Legs

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I have really skinny legs (ankles) and I hate it. Is there anything possible I can do please? (photos)

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Answer: Fat Injections for Skinny Lower Legs

Answer: Fat Injections for Skinny Lower Legs

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