Liposuction Weight Loss

Many of you have heard the slang term “cankles,” which is used to describe thick ankles that do not taper in, leaving the leg looking as though the calf goes straight down to the foot. Where delicate ankles naturally taper in, giving legs a long, lean shape, thick ankles interrupt that nice leg line; fortunately, that is where ankle liposuction can help.

Often, even with diet and exercise, pockets of fat can hang around the ankle and calf area. These pockets of fat make the legs look thicker and shorter overall, and most people with this issue find that it is not flattering to wear skirts, shorts, cute sandals, and other clothing items that reveal and emphasize the lower leg area. This can be quite a problem in the summer especially, when it can be very uncomfortable to wear long pants all the time. So, what is a woman with thick, fatty ankles to do? Since it is impossible to lose weight in only certain areas, sometimes diet and exercise just are not the answer to this dilemma. That is why many women with this problem turn to liposuction for ankles to get results.

Whereas dieting and exercising to no avail can be frustrating, surgery can produce real and lasting results. The results of the surgery are often quite subtle, as there is generally not much fat to be removed from the ankles, but the results are usually enough to boost the self-confidence of those who receive the procedure. For an idea of what the results will look like, you can do a quick Internet search for ankle liposuction before after pictures. With those, you can get a better idea of the kind of results the surgery can yield.

In order to be a candidate for calf and ankle liposuction, you must first affirm that your problem is fat, and not muscle or bone structure. It is recommended that before visiting a surgeon, you do a pinch test on the area. If you cannot pull at least 1 centimeter of fatty flesh on the ankle, and 2 centimeters on the calf, then you are not a good candidate for the surgery.

If you do pass the pinch test, and you are interested in the surgery, you should contact a plastic surgeon in your area, and ascertain that he or she does liposuction ankles procedures. You can easily find local plastic surgeons both in the phone book or by doing an online search. The procedure will run you somewhere between $4,000 and $8,000, so you may want to talk to a number of surgeons to find the best price in your area.

Do keep in mind that liposuction on ankles is not without risks, although as it is becoming more common every day, it is getting less risky over time. However, it is still important to discuss the risks with your surgeon.