Can I get liposuction on my big toes?

Question

my two toes are big and because of it my feet don't fit heels, is it a possibility to do liposuction on them? This is just on my toes not on my foot or anything else just my two big toes.

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

Short answer: no.Longer answer: you need to make sure that you do not have some underlying medical issue or condition that is causing your toes to swell.  This needs to be evaluated by your family practice doctor.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, there isn't fat to liposuction on the toes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an orthopedic surgeon. Best, Dr. Emer

Terrence Murphy, MD · Answer

I have never seen an indication for liposuction of the toes. Your toes are made up of bone and tendons. Lipo is not possible there.

James Clayton, MD (retired) · Answer

Liposuction cannot be done on the toes.  There is fatty tissue in the toes, but it cannot be removed with liposuction.  There are situations where the soft tissues of the great toes is excessive, but this requires an excision to remove this.  The majority of the size of the toe is due to the bone structure, rather than soft tissue like fat.  You should see an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist about your feet, because you will not want to compromise your being able to walk comfortably at the expense of having your toes end up a smaller size.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

That would certainly be an easy option, but there is no fat in toes to suction. Shortening the toes is an orthopedic operation that is a possibility but make sure you kinow what you are getting in for as far as time off weight bearing during the healing phase.

Can I get liposuction on my big toes?

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