Would I see much difference with calf "cankle" Liposuction if, in addition to fat, I also have big bones? (photos)

Seek a formal evaluation, you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction if performed by someone with experience and who uses small cannula contouring techniques.  I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.

Liposuction of the calves and ankles (like lipo anywhere on the body) should only be done under local anesthesia with the microcanulas to get the best results. You need to be stood up and put in different positions to fine tune the areas. Only the tiny cannulas can get into the hidden fat pockets and the smaller the instrument, the smoother the results. Cost is roughly $4500 on special or $5500 on special with the knees done as well which I would recommend in your case. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

Thanks for your question and photos. It would be best to have you examined in person so, all the possible options including liposuction, fat transfer to the area as well as minimal localize liposuction discussed with you.Hope this is helpful. Best wishes, Dr Sajjadian

Shaping the ankles and calves with liposuction is very rewarding and can change an amorphous looking leg into a shapely leg. This area is best done by a board certified plastic surgeon with a good knowledge of the anatomy and expertise in this area. This anatomic area is unforgiving if it is done the wrong way. The surgeon needs to address the legs and ankles circumferentially. I prefer to do this surgery under intravenous sedation or local anesthesia with small microcannula. The recovery is prolonged and you must wear compression stockings at least up to six weeks. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Thank you for the photos. It is hard to see the issue you are concerned about however. Calf liposuction can be performed to recontour your legs but there does have to be enough fat in the area to make a difference. The only way to determine this is with an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon. You may want to target your calves to give them more definition if you want to try the nonsurgical route. Calf raises with light weights, jumping and skipping can all help along with a balanced diet. Best of luck. 

     You may be a good candidate, but it is always important to examine these areas prior to passing judgment.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

From the photographs it looks as though you indeed might be a candidate for liposuction of the ankles. Liposuction of this area is a bit trickier because the nature of the fat in because of the hydrostatic column of pressure delivered to the area postoperatively when the patient is standing.

"Crankle" liposuction takes a true expert and I would recommend general anesthesia because of the dangers involved in the area being lipoed. 

Thank you for the photos and your questions but a complete examination is really needed to determine what might be the best option for youDr Corbin

Yes, your calves, ankles can be made thinner with body contouring with liposuction, as long as you have fatty tissue there to remove. It is difficult to see from photos but most people, esp with large calves will benefit. I do this under tumescent anesthesia in my office certified operating room. Unfortunately, you do get swelling in the area which lasts a very long time because the legs are lower!