My calves are HUGE.. No exaggeration. I've gained a lot of weight over the past few months, but I'm working on getting it back down again (40 lbs.) Back down to around 140. I'm 5'6. My calves are approximately 17.5+ inches around. Even when I'm AT my normal 140 weight, they are STILL this disproportionate. My calves are the size of someone who would weigh around 300+ pounds. I'm starting to think it's genetic. My mom doesn't have huge calves, but I guess they might be a little bigger.. not what I would call abnormal, but I highly doubt it's from my dad's side. My sister has the same problem, but hers aren't as bad as mine either. I've asked how to fix it without surgery.. I thought earlier in my life losing 40 lbs. would make everything look amazing, but my calves/knees still stayed the same. No matter how much weight I lose or how much exercise I do, nothing that I can do will change this. I'm getting desperate. I haven't worn shorts in public since I was 12 (I'm almost 28 now). I won't wear capris or dresses either. I have cankles. My knees bulge out immensely.. my legs are hideous. My insurance apparently covers liposuction when medically necessary, so I want to know what would deem this as such.. Please help :(

Thank you for your question.  Liposuction is usually performed for aesthetic reasons and is not considered a necessary treatment for a patient's health.  However, there are some instances in which an insurance company may help pay for liposuction.  One example is if you suffer from severe lymphedema, which is a serious medical condition in which lymphatic fluid drains into the surrounding tissues and causes swelling.  Have you ever had your condition evaluated by a physician?  This should definitely be your first step to determine the cause of your swollen ankles, legs, and knees.  If there is a medical reason for the swelling, the insurance company may pay for the treatment, including liposuction.  However, if the swelling is not caused by a medical condition and your insurance won't cover the cost of liposuction, many plastic surgeons work with their patients in order to help them with cost of the procedures including payment plans.  I hope this information helps.

*Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon, physician, or other qualified health care professional concerning treatment of your specific medical condition.

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Anna said everything right! To be honest i believe that it will be pretty difficult to convince your insurance company consider it a treatment done for medical reasons! But you have nothing to lose to give it a go!

As for your situation i would say that your description makes you an ideal candidate for liposuction so i would suggest you to do this if you can afford it or if your insurance company covers you!

I came here to expand my knowledge about plastic surgery and share my knowledge on liposuction