More women than ever these days are looking to answer the question, “Can you get rid of cankles.” The latest liposuction techniques can help women with undefined calves and ankles boost their self-esteem. By permanently removing the excess fat in the lower legs, liposuction is an effective cankle treatment. But, for some women, there’s an added complication. If you have big bones that make your ankles appear larger, can lipo help?
Here, we take a closer look at whether this procedure will make a difference to large-boned women.
What Does Cankle Liposuction Involve?
Liposuction of any part of the body involves the permanent removal of excess fat cells. Surgeons have traditionally avoided treating the calves and ankles. This is because the curve of the leg makes it difficult to treat this area effectively. An inexperienced surgeon can produce a poor result with lumps and bumps.
At Artlipo, though, Dr. Su is an expert in the field and has perfected the 360 Lipo technique. He treats the entire circumference of the calf and ankle while asking the patients to move and tense their muscles. This allows for a complete and attractive result.
Do Big Bones Make A Difference?
Most women who have cankles have excess fat in that area. Some women have large bones that make their ankles look bigger. However, in the vast majority of cases, there will also be some excess fat to remove. Even women with large bones can, therefore, benefit from lipo of the cankles. Dr. Su can produce a very sculpted and appealing result by removing that excess fat from the lower leg.
How Will He Carry Out Cankle Lipo?
First, you will have a consultation with Dr. Su, who will advise you on your suitability for surgery. Then, you will receive a local anesthetic in the lower legs on the day of the procedure. This will mean you experience absolutely no pain or discomfort during the surgery. You will, however, be awake and alert throughout. This means you will comply with Dr. Su when he asks you to move during the procedure. He will make tiny incisions in the ankle area and suck out the excess fat using a cannula. Dr. Su will sculpt the fat evenly so that the result is smooth and attractive.
Will My Legs Look Thinner Immediately?
All liposuction procedures cause swelling in the treated area. This is especially the case when treating the lower legs. Therefore, you may not see the full extent of the improvement to your cankles for several weeks or months. Nevertheless, you can rest assured that, eventually, you will notice your calves and ankles are slimmer and more sculpted. As long as you follow your surgeon’s instructions post-surgery, your result will be everything you hoped for.
If you’re asking if you can get rid of cankles through liposuction if you have big bones, contact Artlipo. We’re looking forward to consulting with you and helping you achieve your dream look.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
