Calf Reduction

Calf reduction

Calf reduction is one of the unique surgeries people opt for when they want to contour their bodies. While most other plastic surgeries remove excess fat or saggy skin, this particular surgery focuses on calf muscles to change its shape. The main muscle that surgeons have to work on to reduce the size of the calf is gastrocnemius muscle. They will either cut some part of this muscle, eradicate it or use injections to alter its size. Some of these procedures are surgical whereas others are not. Here are some common methods for calf reduction.

Neuro-toxin injection

Neuro-toxin injection is a perfect treatment for people who are not comfortable with surgical removal of the muscle. As the name tells, this procedure involves the injection of a particular chemical i.e. Anti-Aging Treatment, into the calf. The needles are inserted exactly onto the gastrocnemius muscle. The effect of the chemical is that it paralyzes the nerves that are taking nutrients to the calf muscle. Once this supply is stopped, the muscle starts to become weak naturally. The patient needs to visit the doctor on a regular basis to get the injections for the results to last. The results after this treatment can be different for different patients, but in most cases, they last for up to 9 months.

Partial Gastrocnemius Resection

This procedure is invasive, so you have to talk in detail with your doctor before you opt for it. During this procedure, the surgeon will remove some part of the gastrocnemius muscle. The reduction in the size of your calf will be significant after this procedure. You can expect the reduction to be around 3cm to 7cm. The surgeon makes cuts on the gastrocnemius muscle as well as the soleus muscle. You could say that the doctor is doing sculpting of the muscles to give your calf the desired shape. The best part of this procedure is that the results are positive since the surgeon partially removes the muscles that are making your calves look thick.

Laser Liposuction

In the world of plastic and cosmetic surgery, you almost always have multiple options to get into the shape you want. If your calves are thick not because of the muscle but excess fat, laser liposuction is the best procedure for you. It does not require any incision or removals of the muscle. The excess fat in the region is removed using the standard liposuction method. Laser assisted liposuction is good not only for reducing the size of your calves by removing excess fat but also giving them a firm appearance. Laser liposuction achieves different results for different people. In most cases, the thickness of calves in Asian people is due to overgrown gastrocnemius muscle.

Your recovery after calf reduction depends greatly on the procedure you have chosen. In the case of Anti-Wrinkle Injections to the calf, you will experience little to no recovery time. When liposuction is your choice of surgery, you can take around a week to recover. You can always know the recovery time and post-procedure details from your surgeon for more precise information.

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