How many inches do most people lose with lipo to calves?

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I’m getting a medial thigh lift done and debating adding lipo to thighs. Always have trouble finding boots to fit me. How many inches do most people lose with lipo to calves? They are roughly 15-15.5 inches right now.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Calf liposuction candidates are best determined with a physical exam as the difference between an adequate and suboptimal candidate can be subtle. I would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds ofthese procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as before and after photos on that surgeon's website.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

if you are a getting a thigh lift and liposuction I would avoid doing the circumferential calves at the same time there is SIGNIFICANTLY more swelling when you do that and damage to the lymphatics. you can do the calves and then 3+ days later do the thighs. IMO.  regardless you can get HUGE changes with calves but this area needs an expert and I suggest being sure you have a proper evaluation.
You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. 
It is difficult to say exactly how many inches you will loose after liposuction of your calves. Discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  abbyp7,
every patient is different, so it is hard to tell how many inches you will lose. Liposuction will remove extra fat from your calves. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

It is difficult to answer your question without any pictures or a consultation. That being said, high definition VASER liposuction is very effective at removing fat from stubborn areas. So your desired look is likely possible. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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