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Cankles Ankle Lower Leg Calf Liposuction with PHOTOS

UPDATED FROM diva222
3 years post

Final thoughts - no regrets

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diva222
WORTH IT$6,067
The outcome has been a definite improvement. The hard spot was treated with kybella. I wasn’t sure if that worked or what fixed it but 3 years on it has resolved.
Front on I think the result is stunning and beautiful. Side view is a marked improvement and very good but not stunning. So I really recommend you ask Ajaka to go to town on your side profile of ankle so it can look as bony as possible. Side view my ankle is definitely not bony but much less fat and more contoured than before. I still have my ankle / calf skin a bit loose I tried the laser they use ( see previous post) which is fine but I’d recommend RF radio frequency instead or on top of it. Find a clinic that offers that and get into that laser as soon are allowed to. In the future I hope lasers or kybella can be used to help with the little but irritating fat pads around the ankle that prevent it from looking bony in side view. I think due to veins or arteries they can’t get too close to there with Lipo (I vaguely think I remember him saying?!? Or I’m making it up ???? no idea)
But final verdict I’d highly recommend Ajaka for this procedure. He will give you free treatments if issues arise to fix them huh is important. He’s very nice not condescending. He gives you his mobile no too. He’s a sweetheart he has a soul.
The ankles are a notoriously difficult area to treat so I don’t regret paying extra for him to do it because he did it very well and you don’t want your lower legs butchered because it’s not like you can even hide them. 100 per cent recommend. It is great to have more proportionate legs and as a dr he will do the right thing by you should anything go wrong which is important.
Thanks for reading and happy to answer any questions.
I will try and upload pictures if I can get my life together- also I think I’ve gained weight since then! But Ajaka has my photos too so if you have a consult ask to see photos of his other cankle patients and you’ll see mine! Cheers!

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July 30, 2020
Delighted it was such a success for you! :D x
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September 7, 2020
Thank you! Damn genetics!
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September 4, 2020
Looking great. Glad it went so well. They can do Kybella other than the chin????
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September 7, 2020
Yeah apparently! It off label use but meh
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September 7, 2020
I actually think the Lump was more in relation to being slightly overscooped in one area of my ankle and slightly underdone right next to it which made it look like a lump. But only I would notice. I have seen other drs since and they all say it's a very difficult area to do so I don't think you can go into it being a perfectionist. I'd say it's a 90% improvement with no major issues so that's a good outcome for me. If I could go back in time I'd only redo it with him or a Plastic Surgeon with a tonne of good photos and experience with cankles. Be careful with this procedure don't go to anyone unless they have tonnes of experience with ankles! Most don't! It's not your standard procedure please remember!
UPDATED FROM diva222
2 months post

I have a lump on the front of my ankle and my skin is loose

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I've been told these will resolve and have a check up appointment next month, but I'm not optimistic. They had a venus Freeze machine there which I felt helped with my skin tightening but they are not offering me that anymore. They also (kindly) injected PRP into my ankle bulge but it hasnt really improved sadly... anyway we will see how it goes...

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September 28, 2017
Sorry to hear about that. Is the bulge extra fat? Are you older? (Less skin retraction). Its only been 2 months so i think that could definitely improve gradually
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October 3, 2017
Hi. Yeah I'm 32 33 soon so I thought that may be it too. I might look into skin tightening lasers if it doesn't sort out. The dr said he thinks it's scar tissue. I'm not sure what it is but it's gross and noticeable so hopefully it goes away! If it's scar tissue I think that means it doesn't go away because it's essentially healed already. Am I right?
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October 3, 2017
Not sure, it could get softer. Post a pic.
I want more fat taken out, so we have opposite problems. Are you happy with the improvement?
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October 15, 2017
Not sure will still need to see final results. I think I'd be cautious getting lipoed twice in the same spot cos you might get bad scar tissue too. Then again I'm not a dr maybe post online and ask the doctors on real self?
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October 16, 2017
I think it will be fine. I haven't noticed any lumps and it's almost all soft now. But still too fat
September 28, 2017
Hi there, thanks you so much for sharing your story. I have really bad canklea and I'm seriously considering having the same surgery. Would love to know how you're feeling now and to see some recent pics. Are you pleased with the job your doctor did? Would you recommend him?
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October 3, 2017
That's ok
October 3, 2017
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October 15, 2017
Sorry that's weird I don't know what that comment from me was maybe I thought I was sending a text
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October 15, 2017
I guess it's too early to know I'm seeing him this week.. I've been incredibly busy but I'll try and post photos. I've definitely lost girth in some parts but I'm mostly just concerned about this lump now. Will let you know.
October 4, 2017
No it will take about 6-9 months for lipo to heal, what more ankles?! Massage everyday esp those hard lumps they will go away / get smaller. You must really really knead into those lumps (even tho painful).
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October 15, 2017
Hi drooler I know in the very early stage you are meant to massage the hard parts very firmly when I had open wounds I was encouraged to do that and fat would actually push out through my holes. But I am past that stage. I am healed as are my wounds and my dr hasn't recommended massaging hard. He thinks it's scar tissue when we last spoke not fat. Scar tissue has already healed.
June 29, 2020
Hi @diva222, would love to hear about your final thoughts on Dr Ajaka. Currently considering him for calf/ankle Lipo. Any insight/thoughts/feedback/results would be appreciated ;-)
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July 29, 2020
Hi there! Upon reflection I'd definitely recommend it. That hard spot resolved. I think he also put some kybella in it. I'm not sure what fixed it ultimately- but it resolved. Things to note with the final outcome -1 I'm really happy with the front view. Looks awesome! 2- side view is still a bit eh in terms of if I got it done again I'd really ask for him to take away as much around the ankles in side view as possible. It's better but not stunning like the front. Also I still have a bit of looseness in my ankle / calf skin . I think the best treatment for this is Rf which their clinic doesn't offer. If I did it again I'd get rf straight after. If I got it again I'd also get more info re scar tissue. Although it's not something I see my massage therapist asked if I had had a surgery ever because she could feel the scar tissue. However as you'd no there is really no way to lose candle weight - it's like a deformity! I have no regrets getting it done and would recommend him to anyone and I'd do it again. All I would suggest it ask him to be really aggressive on your side profile of ankle. If he can get rid of fat pads so your ankle looks more bony ask him too. I wish I had pushed on this point more but as I said no regrets and a definite improvement! Xx
August 9, 2020
That’s so wonderful to hear. Thank you for replying! I met with him on the weekend and felt very comfortable. I will be sure to be firm on those points you mention. Thanks again
UPDATED FROM diva222
1 day post

2 days after surgery

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Had my first massage at the clinic which was pretty much just squeezing the blood out. I've been doing that at home too. Prepare for lots of blood with water not just to b drain out but that you need to squeeze out for best results. Blood is all over the floor because the holes are near my ankles. Sometimes it's sore lumpy and tender to squeeze out. I'm finding its easier with my arnica cream but boy does it hurt you feel every lump and bump and the point is to smooth them out. Yow. You also really need to get as many bed pads from your surgeon as possible cos even with towels the blood will eventually get through to your sheets.

Front view the legs look noticeably improved side view I'm not seeing much of a difference. Hopefully that improves soon! Take some pain killers before massaging and sleep up! I'd recommend some iron tablets too if you feel tired from the blood loss like I did ????

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July 6, 2017
Thanks so much for your updates it is so helpful. Wishing you all the best for rest of recovery.
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July 6, 2017
no problem! feel free to ask if any qs.... id def buy an extra garment if you can too :)
July 6, 2017
Yes definitely planning to buy another pair. Thanks!
July 8, 2017
How are things going? Hope you are having good recovery. Just wondered if you are having a lot of swelling and/or bruising and whether you are fairly mobile or have to lie down a lot. Thanks and all the best!
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July 12, 2017
Bruising is not so bad but swelling and leaking is a major issue for me. I'll provide a more detailed update maybe tonight
July 8, 2017
Just had another look at photos and defiantly see difference already.
July 25, 2017
Would love to hear how it's all going