Most would like to have a curvaceous, full, natural looking calves that looks strong and at the same time, shapely. But despite a regular exercise and having a proper diet, it is really hard to get a well toned leg.
Even exercises that concentrates on developing the muscles of the lower legs does not assure you get the best looking calves. This is why a lot of people may request for calf augmentation to either fill out those thin legs or to have their legs perfectly sculpted.
Calf augmentation is a safe procedure to contour your legs for it to complement your whole body's size and shape. This reconstructive surgery is just right for both men and women who want their calves to look more appealing.
Aside from its aesthetic enhancement purpose, calf augmentation is also performed for correction of undeveloped calves in people with congenital defects like polio, clubfoot and spina bifida.
So how does calf augmentation works? Calf augmentation involves placement of an implant to help define the muscles of the lower leg. The implant is a solid but pliable piece of silicone that is fitted just right to match the shape and size of your whole leg.
The procedure starts with sedation by using general anesthesia. An incision is made on the crease behind the knee which serves as the entrance for the implant. Because a space or pocket is created upon the separation of skin tissues after the incision, it is now possible to place the implant to fill that space.
After the implants are inserted securely, the surgeon will carefully close the incision then do the same procedure to the other leg. A thorough inspection of the implant placement to both legs is done to make certain of symmetry. The whole procedure takes about two hours for both legs to complete. Two weeks after calf augmentation, it is best to avoid activities that will strain your calf muscles like jogging and long walks. Usually, recovery period lasts for about 4-6 weeks for patients to be able to return to their routine activities.
Like any other invasive procedure, there are certain risks involved. These include but are not limited to infection, bleeding, and scarring. However, these risks are uncommon and will greatly be reduced when you have the right person do the job.These will be discussed with you during your doctor's appointment.
If you are planning to avail of this procedure, make sure that you contact a board certified doctor only. It is very important that you deal only with professionals who have expertise in performing this procedure to reduce the risks involved as well as avoid the possible complications.
Furthermore, follow your doctor's pre-op and post-op instructions religiously to ensure that you'll be getting the best result. With all those things in mind, you'll surely be on you way in getting those wonderfully shaped calves.
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