I store a lot of weight in my thighs and legs. I have huge cankles. I was told long ago that I have a weak lymphatic system. I'm 39yrs old, 5'3, and weigh 163 lbs. My ankles were always big (but not as noticeable) back in high school when I only weighed 105 lbs. Are there any treatments other than liposuction that are effective?
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Thank you for the question. It is rather difficult to fully evaluate your situation without an in-person exam. Typically, it takes 2-3 weeks for most bruising and postoperative discomfort to resolve and additional 2-3 months for swelling to completely subside. At 8 weeks post-op, it may still be...
I think that you can get a fabulous result with liposuction of the bulkier areas and fat transfer to the indents. The truth is that fat transfer can be used to augment or create almost any shape. Hip and buttock fat grafting is the most surgeon dependent plastic surgery procedure, and the r...
Liposuction will not be effective for the fingers and it can certainly cause damage if attempted.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA