Calf reduction surgery refers to a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that helps in improving the shape and size of the muscle of the calf in order to provide a more balanced appearance to the patient.
For people, who have extremely prominent and protruding calf muscles, calf reduction surgery is usually the only solution. If one wishes to achieve slimmer, slender calves that appear more feminine with a safe and effective procedure, calf reduction surgery is usually recommended. The results last for three to four months before one has to make an appointment for the repeat treatment that is required. Therefore, with constantly repeated calf reduction surgery, the results begin to become more and more long-lasting.
AM I A SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR THE PROCEDURE OF CALF REDUCTION SURGERY?
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your calves. If the calf appears to be overly large, protruding, or bulging, then injections that help in relaxing your muscles can be used to reduce the size of your calf muscles.
The candidates who are ideal for a calf reduction surgery include overall healthy individuals who desire more symmetrical and slimmer calves. People who have congenitally bulky or tubular legs, or are suffering from severe calf hypertrophy are also ideal candidates who should seek calf reduction surgery.
Calf reduction surgery is for patients who understand the risks of the procedure they have selected and hold realistic expectations about the results after the surgery. However, people who have an excessive amount of loose skin, like people who have undergone a large amount of weight loss are not suitable for this type of surgery. Essentially, people who are overweight are also not ideal candidates for this type of surgery.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COST REDUCTION SURGERY COSTS?
The cost in order to reduce the size of the calves can depend on the method that has been used in order to reduce the calf muscles. Liposuction, if used as a calf reduction surgery, can cost around four thousand US dollars. Fluctuations may occur due to the geographic location, expertise of the surgeon, and specifications provided by the patients.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CALF REDUCTION PROCEDURES?
Just like any other type of plastic surgery, calf reduction surgery also comes with a bunch of risk factors and side effects. These potential risks may include the following:
- Scarring
- Swelling in the area
- Clotting of blood after the surgery
- Prolonged pain
These side effects may also include some disadvantages that you may experience after the surgery and these may include things like tiredness while walking which may last for months, issues with pigmentation in the scar, and there could also occur some sort of asymmetry in the calf.
It is extremely common to experience pain after a plastic surgery procedure and sometimes, the doctor may provide you medication, but if you feel an extreme amount of discomfort, then you should immediately contact your doctor and make a follow-up appointment.
