Diagnosis, Superdry 4D lymph-sparing surgery and the long game — explained without jargon by the surgeon who wrote the book on it.
Lipoedema treatment overview →Bow legs, knock knees, calves, ankles, knees and buttocks — shaped the way a sculptor shapes a figure.
Leg aesthetics overview →
Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Sculptor. Author of Iconoplasty — the book this clinic is named after.
Biography →A defined kneecap and clean inner knee make the whole leg look longer. Small, precise work — usually as part of a larger plan.
For fullness above and inside the knee, or a kneecap lost in surrounding tissue.
Technique
Superdry micro-cannulas
Anaesthesia
Local or general
Duration
45–90 minutes
Hospital
Day case
Istanbul
3–5 nights
Walking
Same day
Fat pads are identified with the knee straight and bent.
Fine cannulas remove fat above and inside the knee.
Enough tissue is left to keep the knee looking natural, not hollow.
Every operation carries risk. These are the ones that matter for this procedure, and we discuss each with you before you decide:
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Frequently, yes.
Tiny marks in skin creases only.
Prof. Karacalar will tell you honestly — including if the answer is no surgery at all.
Lipoedema & leg aesthetic clinic in Istanbul, led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karacalar — Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
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Surgery carries risks and results differ from person to person. Content on this site is general information, not medical advice. Please seek an independent opinion before deciding on any procedure.