Exploring Liposuction of Calves and Ankles

Liposuction used to be very popular for the abdominal region as well as the thighs and buttocks. The lesser known liposuction of calves and ankles has been explored since the early part of the 1960's.

However, not all people make good candidates for liposuction of the calves and ankles. This is because not all calves and ankles have sufficient fat deposit for the procedure. This means that some heavy legs are due to large muscles and not fat. There is little that can be done for large muscles in the legs compared to fat legs. In some large legs, it is mostly muscles and bones that make up the leg not fat. Liposuction of the calves and ankles is not recommended for these kinds of leg structures.

There are also some diseases which can limit your candidacy for liposuction of calves and ankles as well as all other forms of liposuction. These diseases include heart diseases, diabetes, lung disease and many others. Other factors decreasing one's candidacy for liposuction are skin tone, age, ability to clot and rarely, mental health. Mental health is mentioned here because some people like to undergo plastic surgery even when they do not need it or they have undergone several procedures already.

Reasons for Liposuction of Calves and Ankles

Many women have heavy lower legs compared to their thighs. This combination makes for a disproportionate body and can contribute to self consciousness and insecurities. Liposuction of calves and ankles can help many women with their issues regarding these parts of their bodies. In some cases where individuals have undertaken liposuction of their thighs and found that their legs appear to be disproportionate, they may request another liposuction session for their lower legs. Basically, the aesthetic appearance of the legs is the main reason for having liposuction of the calves and ankles.

Risks of Liposuction of Calves and Ankles

The risks that patients have when undergoing liposuction of calves and ankles are similar to other liposuction procedures. Heavy bleeding can occur during liposuction as well as nerve damage. Nerve damage can be risky because we are talking about mobility of the leg, which is our means of getting from one place to another.

Although, liposuction of calves and ankles is an aesthetic procedure, it has gained much popularity especially for individuals who value a great pair of legs. People who make a living by looking great are likely to have this procedure done to elevate their overall looks.