I know many doctors will not perform Smart Lipo on this area, but I finally found a doctor in my area that will and I'm wondering if I will get the results I'm looking for. I am in generally good shape, but I hold fat in my lower legs (thanks to genetics!). I am more interested in sculpting my legs than making them smaller. Is this possible?
September 11, 2020
Answer: Getting the results you want If you found a plastic surgeon to do this procedure for you then you should’ve already had a consultation. If not then you should schedule a consultation. During the consultation the plastic surgeon should show you before and after pictures of the same procedure done on previous patients so you should know what results look like in the hands of this provider. To get confirmation of average results or how many of these procedures this provider has performed you should ask them to show all of their before and after pictures or at least as many as possible. The reason many plastic surgeons are reluctant to do liposuction in this area is that it is technically very difficult and patients are prone to contour irregularities if it isn’t done with skill and experience. The patients also have prolong swelling at a much longer and more difficult recovery then liposuction of other areas. Results of liposuction around the knee are very limited and typically only respond in the area of the inner knee. You didn’t post pictures of yourself and you didn’t post pictures of what you hope to look like so there’s no way we can even come close to answering the question if you’ll get the results you want. Ask yourself why plastic surgeons are not willing to do the procedure? My practice has been devoted exclusively to Liposuction and fat transfer procedures for the last decade. I’ve performed over 7000 Liposuction procedures. When it comes to calves and ankles I can count the number of times I’ve done this on the fingers of both hands. I think the date I’ve done a Calfs ankles six times in my career. That makes it about one per thousand. I performed all various types of Liposuction. My personal first-hand experience taught me that laser assisted Liposuction or smart Liposuction adds zero advantage over any other form of Liposuction. Always choose the surgeon not the equipment. It’s hard to find somebody who has a long-standing track record of this procedure. The fact that someone’s willing to do it doesn’t necessarily mean you should be the one to have the procedure by that provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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September 11, 2020
Answer: Getting the results you want If you found a plastic surgeon to do this procedure for you then you should’ve already had a consultation. If not then you should schedule a consultation. During the consultation the plastic surgeon should show you before and after pictures of the same procedure done on previous patients so you should know what results look like in the hands of this provider. To get confirmation of average results or how many of these procedures this provider has performed you should ask them to show all of their before and after pictures or at least as many as possible. The reason many plastic surgeons are reluctant to do liposuction in this area is that it is technically very difficult and patients are prone to contour irregularities if it isn’t done with skill and experience. The patients also have prolong swelling at a much longer and more difficult recovery then liposuction of other areas. Results of liposuction around the knee are very limited and typically only respond in the area of the inner knee. You didn’t post pictures of yourself and you didn’t post pictures of what you hope to look like so there’s no way we can even come close to answering the question if you’ll get the results you want. Ask yourself why plastic surgeons are not willing to do the procedure? My practice has been devoted exclusively to Liposuction and fat transfer procedures for the last decade. I’ve performed over 7000 Liposuction procedures. When it comes to calves and ankles I can count the number of times I’ve done this on the fingers of both hands. I think the date I’ve done a Calfs ankles six times in my career. That makes it about one per thousand. I performed all various types of Liposuction. My personal first-hand experience taught me that laser assisted Liposuction or smart Liposuction adds zero advantage over any other form of Liposuction. Always choose the surgeon not the equipment. It’s hard to find somebody who has a long-standing track record of this procedure. The fact that someone’s willing to do it doesn’t necessarily mean you should be the one to have the procedure by that provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: Liposuction of ankles, calves, and knees Hi and welcome to our forum! Liposuction of these areas is performed by experienced surgeons with total knowledge of the underlying anatomy. Small cannulas are utilized. Many plastic surgeons will not perform liposuction of these areas due to the delicacy of the tissues and the relatively small amount of fat involved, making overcorrection (with resulting dimpling) a distinct possibility. Without photos, I cannot determine if you are a suitable candidate. Best wishes...
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Answer: Liposuction of ankles, calves, and knees Hi and welcome to our forum! Liposuction of these areas is performed by experienced surgeons with total knowledge of the underlying anatomy. Small cannulas are utilized. Many plastic surgeons will not perform liposuction of these areas due to the delicacy of the tissues and the relatively small amount of fat involved, making overcorrection (with resulting dimpling) a distinct possibility. Without photos, I cannot determine if you are a suitable candidate. Best wishes...
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