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What procedure can remove fat around the knee area? (photo)

I have very fat knee area in the inside and I can't wear short skirt or skinny jeans. This is killing me all my life. I need to do something to get rid of that fat and have my legs straight. Diet doesn't help. Thank you very much.

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Liposuction for the Knees

January 19th, 2014
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Although you don't see all that much discussion about it on the Web, plastic surgeons often remove fat from the knee area with liposuction. If this is the only procedure you need to feel better about your appearance, it should be very straightforward and involve an easy recovery. You will almost certainly be very happy with the results.

You absolutely do need to find a plastic surgeon with great credentials and lots of liposuction experience, then plan a personal consultation. Even if you only want to concentrate on the knees, you need expert treatment to assure a great outcome. And it could be that you would benefit from additional liposuction which would be logical to plan at the same time, or you may even want to consider a thigh lift. It doesn't appear that you "need" one, but it is certainly impossible to make a definitive recommendation based on one photo.

The ultimate decisions about the extent of cosmetic surgery are always yours to make--but do take advantage of the time you will have in consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. There's no better way to learn about options.

Elliot Jacobs, M.D.
New York Plastic Surgeon
Elliot W. Jacobs, MD
January 19th, 2014

Liposuction for the Knees

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Although you don't see all that much discussion about it on the Web, plastic surgeons often remove fat from the knee area with liposuction. If this is the only procedure you need to feel better about your appearance, it should be very straightforward and involve an easy recovery. You will almost certainly be very happy with the results.

You absolutely do need to find a plastic surgeon with great credentials and lots of liposuction experience, then plan a personal consultation. Even if you only want to concentrate on the knees, you need expert treatment to assure a great outcome. And it could be that you would benefit from additional liposuction which would be logical to plan at the same time, or you may even want to consider a thigh lift. It doesn't appear that you "need" one, but it is certainly impossible to make a definitive recommendation based on one photo.

The ultimate decisions about the extent of cosmetic surgery are always yours to make--but do take advantage of the time you will have in consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. There's no better way to learn about options.

Elliot Jacobs, M.D.
New York Plastic Surgeon
Elliot W. Jacobs, MD

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

January 14th, 2014
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An exam would be best for this evaluation.

Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Web reference: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/Liposuction.php

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
January 14th, 2014

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

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An exam would be best for this evaluation.

Liposuction results are highly surgeon dependent. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/Liposuction.php

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Liposuction

January 14th, 2014
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Thank you for the picture.


I believe that you will make a good candidate for liposuction, it will benefit your knee area. Ho ever I would like to see additional pictures to see if maybe an inner thigh lift can pull your skin upwards in order to remove the ripples at the knee area.


Dr. Campos
Jaime Campos Leon, MD
January 14th, 2014

Liposuction

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Thank you for the picture.


I believe that you will make a good candidate for liposuction, it will benefit your knee area. Ho ever I would like to see additional pictures to see if maybe an inner thigh lift can pull your skin upwards in order to remove the ripples at the knee area.


Dr. Campos
Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Liposuction

January 14th, 2014
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It is hard to assess from the photos you may be a good candidate for liposuction or thigh lift combined with lipo.  Schedule an appt with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for consultation.

Web reference: http://www.hallakplasticsurgery.com/liposuction-san-diego/

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACS
January 14th, 2014

Liposuction

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It is hard to assess from the photos you may be a good candidate for liposuction or thigh lift combined with lipo.  Schedule an appt with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for consultation.

Learn more: http://www.hallakplasticsurgery.com/liposuction-san-diego/

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACS

Remove fat around knee area

January 14th, 2014
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Hello and thank you for your question.

I'm not sure how good a candidate you are for liposuction of the knees based on your picture. However, in general, liposuction is the treatment for stubborn fat deposits in that area. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to get more specific answers to your questions which can best be addressed after a thorough history and examination is performed.

Best of luck to you

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS
New York Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

January 14th, 2014

Remove fat around knee area

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Hello and thank you for your question.

I'm not sure how good a candidate you are for liposuction of the knees based on your picture. However, in general, liposuction is the treatment for stubborn fat deposits in that area. I recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to get more specific answers to your questions which can best be addressed after a thorough history and examination is performed.

Best of luck to you

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS
New York Plastic Surgeon

Knee Woes

January 14th, 2014
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Good question and a common concern. Although a consultation is ultimately necessary to determine what's right for you, typically liposuction of the medial knee area will resolve your issue. It does rely on good skin elasticity to achieve an optimal result and this usually is not an issue unless you've had significant weight gain and loss at some point in your adult life. Locate a Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and schedule a consult. He or she can outline what options are most realistic for you. Best of luck!
Jonathan R. Fugo, DO

Jonathan R. Fugo, DO
Newburgh Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 50 reviews

January 14th, 2014

Knee Woes

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Good question and a common concern. Although a consultation is ultimately necessary to determine what's right for you, typically liposuction of the medial knee area will resolve your issue. It does rely on good skin elasticity to achieve an optimal result and this usually is not an issue unless you've had significant weight gain and loss at some point in your adult life. Locate a Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and schedule a consult. He or she can outline what options are most realistic for you. Best of luck!

Jonathan R. Fugo, DO
Newburgh Plastic Surgeon

Fat knees

January 14th, 2014
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Your photo suggests that liposuction of your knees may help. It can however leave the skin loose. A combination of muscle building and liposuction may be best. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for specific advice. Best wishes. 

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
January 14th, 2014

Fat knees

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Your photo suggests that liposuction of your knees may help. It can however leave the skin loose. A combination of muscle building and liposuction may be best. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for specific advice. Best wishes. 

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

January 14th, 2014
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Many thanks for the question,
You need Liposuction to reduce the fat in your thighs and around the knees.
Wish you all the best

Web reference: http://www.dubaiplasticsurgery.co.uk/body/liposuction-women.html

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS
January 14th, 2014

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

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Many thanks for the question,
You need Liposuction to reduce the fat in your thighs and around the knees.
Wish you all the best

Learn more: http://www.dubaiplasticsurgery.co.uk/body/liposuction-women.html

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS

Liposuction of the knees

January 24th, 2014
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Based on the photos provided I believe liposuction of the knee area would give you the desired result you are looking for.  Contact a plastic surgeon in your area to discuss.

Web reference: http://www.dccosmetics.com/procedures/body-contouring/laser-liposuction-dc/

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD
January 24th, 2014

Liposuction of the knees

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Based on the photos provided I believe liposuction of the knee area would give you the desired result you are looking for.  Contact a plastic surgeon in your area to discuss.

Learn more: http://www.dccosmetics.com/procedures/body-contouring/laser-liposuction-dc/

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

January 15th, 2014
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Any type of liposuction could easily improve the area you are concerned about- knees medially. Seek IN PERSON consults... 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
January 15th, 2014

What procedure can remove fat around the knee area?

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Any type of liposuction could easily improve the area you are concerned about- knees medially. Seek IN PERSON consults... 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

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