Ankle Liposuction

Ankle Liposuction is a common procedure done for those that have full looking ankles. Ankles like these are called cankles. Legs look have a nice definition when the ankle is much thinner than the calf. People with cankles have about the same size ankles as their calves. Normal ankles that are thin are made up of only muscle and bone. It’s the excess fat on the ankles that make some appear thicker than others. This isn’t caused from weight gain; the only explanation for it is genes. Like other conditions some are worse than others. This can be corrected through liposuction.This particular procedure isn’t as easy as it sounds. Only a highly qualified trained cosmetic surgeon should perform this surgery. This is because there are very sensitive veins in this location and the risk of damage to them is high.

Over the passed decades there have been greater improvements with ankle liposuction making it safer. However, it’s good to make a wise choice in the doctor you choose because it would make a difference when scarring is involved. A good surgeon would only need to make a very small incision to reduce the chances of having a noticeable scar.

Depending on the extent of work the surgeon needs to do to reshape your ankles the fees could range, and since it is an elective procedure insurance won’t cover it.

Before undergoing this procedure the doctor will have to find out whether your cankles are made up of fat or bone tissue. If the thickness in your ankle is made up of fat tissue then you can proceed with the liposuction. If your ankles are thick because of bone structure then your situation is beyond liposuction.

A good cosmetic surgeon will insert a small suction tube called a cannula into the small incision and contour the area removing the excess fat. When the surgery is over the patient would have to wear a compression stocking for about a month. It is not a long procedure and you’ll be finished quickly. Ankle liposuction is done under anesthesia and the patient could go home the same day. Follow the doctor’s advice and keep your feet elevated. You should recover and go back to work within one week.

Many people don’t even pay attention to ankles but on the other hand there are many that are very self conscious about them. Many feel that their ankles aren’t as pretty as they could be. A lot of women only dream about being able to wear capris with nice heels.

If you have made up your mind you should choose a very good cosmetic surgeon. Don’t hesitate to ask many questions. This is your body and you will be paying a lot of money so you have every right to know every detail. During an ankle liposuction operation it is good to know everything the doctor is doing and what to expect from beginning to end.

The shaping of your legs post surgery will be permanent and you will have some small scars that will heal quickly but also scar permanently. To many people that is only a small price to pay for a happier and more confident life.