I am very skinny female 38 years old and have big calves and cankle for as long as I remember. exerciser has not helped much. I have not worn skirts for years :( I was suspecting maybe I have insufficient veins but ultrasound showed that was not the case. I think So my issue is a combination of fat and minor edema. What is the difference between cool sculpting and vaser liposuction? Do you think those can help me? Is there any other recommended method? Thanks in advance, Sara
January 9, 2023
Answer: Calf Reduction Surgery Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their calves and ankles and restore a more shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles and calves require a certain delicacy which is why I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring. SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding skin. It’s thought to involve less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction and is particularly good for small areas of fat deposits like the ankles. New technology that's gentler and faster than ever before not only allows the removal of fat, but also resculpts the legs. When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a sense of the surgeon’s skill, but will help you to better visualize the procedure for yourself. I suggest making an appointment with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can explain in detail to you what your options are.
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January 9, 2023
Answer: Calf Reduction Surgery Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their calves and ankles and restore a more shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles and calves require a certain delicacy which is why I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring. SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding skin. It’s thought to involve less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction and is particularly good for small areas of fat deposits like the ankles. New technology that's gentler and faster than ever before not only allows the removal of fat, but also resculpts the legs. When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a sense of the surgeon’s skill, but will help you to better visualize the procedure for yourself. I suggest making an appointment with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can explain in detail to you what your options are.
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January 9, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Can Help Thick Calves and "Cankles" Dear Sara,Liposuction can be a good way to slim the calves and eliminate cankles.CoolSculpting is a great way to reduce unwanted fat without surgery but, unfortunately, is not suitable for the calves and ankles.Please see an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation.Warmest wishes,Larry Fan, MD
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January 9, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Can Help Thick Calves and "Cankles" Dear Sara,Liposuction can be a good way to slim the calves and eliminate cankles.CoolSculpting is a great way to reduce unwanted fat without surgery but, unfortunately, is not suitable for the calves and ankles.Please see an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation.Warmest wishes,Larry Fan, MD
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