I'm interested in getting liposuction on my calves/ankles but I'm not sure if it will help since I have not just fat but also big bones. my Q is will it make a difference in appearance even if I have big bones. All other girls even bigger girls seem to have smaller legs than me. I have a flat stomach and almost not fat their, dieting and working out does not help.. Can I get lipo when I am awake w/ no pain? what is this called? & where in Orange County, CA can I get lipo and how much will it be?
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Answer: Liposuction of the Lower Legs
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Cankles can be treated quite effectively with liposuction. It is important to keep your legs wrapped and elevated for an extended period postoperatively. I would suggest that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon so that he can evaluate your legs and suggest the most appropriate...
Thank you for sharing your photos! 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 ankles and restore a more shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles...