Legs and ankles

It is necessary to consider both together because this is rare to see a thick ankle with a very thin calf. The most difficult therefore is to obtain graduation and a harmonious result. On calves, the layer of fat is rarely important and the slightest defect shows. The ankle is seen as quite difficult firstly because the skin is thick and fat is not really seen. All this meticulous job is done by syringe. Even in the most experienced hands, irregularities might occur, symmetry errors between both legs. The reward of a successful operation is that the result is immediately visible. Support stockings must be worn for a month.

As to thin legs, their cylindrical shape is hereditary and surgery is not always the best advice. Fatty legs mean fat excess, lymphatic and vein insufficiency. Vascular surgeons must deal with the problem. With dieting, lymphatic vein stimulation, sports, drainage, and afterwards fat liposuction which also helps the contour of this region.

Superficial Lipoaspiration

• To re-draw an ugly ankle
• Before operating, venous and lymphatic test will have to be done to be sure that it is a problem of cellulitis and not an edema due to a blood flow defect.