Calf augmentation using implants is designed to increase the size and improve the shape of the calf. Patients seek calf implants to tone and define the lower leg if it cannot be achieved with exercise alone or to correct a muscle imbalance resulting from physical or birth defects or a disease such as polio, spina bifida or club foot. Patient’s may also be interested in a calf implant surgery if they would like their lower leg to be more anatomically proportionate to their thighs. The procedure is able to add mass as well as definition to the calf of the patient.
Women may desire this procedure in order to have more well-contoured legs and calve, whereas men usually desire this procedure in order to add mass as well as muscle definition to …show more content…
On the day of surgery you will be given a general anaesthesia placed in the prone position (lying face down) on the operating table. An incision is made through the skin and connective tissue covering the muscle at the back of the knee. Your surgeon will locate the most salient nerve (tibial nerve) before forming a pocket large enough for the implant between this fascia and the muscle into which it will be inserted. Once inserted, the leg will be examined before the incision is closed with …show more content…
For safety, as well as the most beautiful and healthy outcome, it’s important to return to your plastic surgeon’s office for follow-up evaluation at prescribed times and whenever you notice any changes in your calf implants. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon when you have any questions or concerns.
After surgery the incision sites will be slightly bruised and your lower legs will be swollen, but these will generally subside after a few days. When the anaesthesia wears off you may have some pain, but if the pain is extreme or long-lasting contact your physician. You will also have some redness and swelling after the surgery. Contact your surgeon to find out if your pain, redness and swelling is normal or a sign of a problem.
Recovery Time
It is essential you follow all patient care instructions given to you by your physician. This will usually include information about which compression garments to wear, how to take care of your drains, how to take any antibiotics or painkillers, if prescribed and the level of activity that is safe for you to undertake. Your surgeon will also provide detailed instructions about the normal symptoms and how to spot any signs of complications. It is important to realize everyone’s body is different and so the amount of time it takes to recover varies between
Women may desire this procedure in order to have more well-contoured legs and calve, whereas men usually desire this procedure in order to add mass as well as muscle definition to …show more content…
On the day of surgery you will be given a general anaesthesia placed in the prone position (lying face down) on the operating table. An incision is made through the skin and connective tissue covering the muscle at the back of the knee. Your surgeon will locate the most salient nerve (tibial nerve) before forming a pocket large enough for the implant between this fascia and the muscle into which it will be inserted. Once inserted, the leg will be examined before the incision is closed with …show more content…
For safety, as well as the most beautiful and healthy outcome, it’s important to return to your plastic surgeon’s office for follow-up evaluation at prescribed times and whenever you notice any changes in your calf implants. Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon when you have any questions or concerns.
After surgery the incision sites will be slightly bruised and your lower legs will be swollen, but these will generally subside after a few days. When the anaesthesia wears off you may have some pain, but if the pain is extreme or long-lasting contact your physician. You will also have some redness and swelling after the surgery. Contact your surgeon to find out if your pain, redness and swelling is normal or a sign of a problem.
Recovery Time
It is essential you follow all patient care instructions given to you by your physician. This will usually include information about which compression garments to wear, how to take care of your drains, how to take any antibiotics or painkillers, if prescribed and the level of activity that is safe for you to undertake. Your surgeon will also provide detailed instructions about the normal symptoms and how to spot any signs of complications. It is important to realize everyone’s body is different and so the amount of time it takes to recover varies between