The calves are a part of a woman's body that should not be underestimated, as a thin calf helps to slim the leg. Physical activity is always the best ally of health and fitness, however, when you want to slim your calves, you have to be very careful about the exercise choice.
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People who want to eliminate excess fat from the calves and sculpt the lower leg
- Risks associated with anesthesia
- Compartment syndrome (sudden increase in pressure inside the leg)
Between 1h30 and 2h
- 7 days to return to work
- 1 month to resume sports activity
What is Calf reduction?
A calf that is too thick with an ill-defined ankle can be reshaped, made smaller, and therefore more harmonious by liposculpture. This technique, generally performed under local anesthesia, differs from liposuction by the particular care and delicacy with which it is performed. Thus, manual aspiration must be constantly mastered to sculpt the profile down to the smallest detail.
Calf reduction is a medical-surgical technique aimed at improving the shape and volume of the calves, by slimming the leg. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and does not affect limb motility.
Why is this done?
This procedure, which acts on the musculature, was created to offer a surgical solution to patients (it is particularly requested by women) who want a slimmer shape of the calves. Sometimes it is combined with other techniques, such as liposuction.
One of the frequent faults in women is precisely that of having the calves a little too big and perhaps what is called “columnar legs”. The reasons can be varied and range from a person's genetic confirmation to being overweight linked to family habits. So large calves can be attributed as much to poor diet as to excessive physical activity.
If the shape of the calves does not depend on their genetic and hereditary nature, their imperfections can however be opposed to a healthy lifestyle. This includes a minimum of physical training and a balanced diet.
What is it about?
Possible techniques used include muscle reduction by:
- Infiltration of botulinum toxin
- Resection of the motor nerves of the gastrocnemius muscle
- Direct modification of the gastrocnemius muscle
Reduce calves with botulinum toxin in Istanbul Clinics
Among the different calf reduction techniques, there is one that stands out for its originality compared to many others. It's about the botulinum toxin infiltrations. As this technique is used to correct hypertrophy in different body's muscles, including the calves. Once Botulinum toxin is injected, the nerve fibers in the injection zone are paralyzed, weakening the muscle and creating a slimming effect on the calves. As a result, the entire treated area is stretched.
The procedure takes approximately 1 hour and is performed without the need for anesthesia, hospitalization, or long convalescences. Immediately after the treatment in Istanbul clinics, it is possible to resume normal daily activities and the results will be more and more evident within 15 days. The important thing is to avoid massaging the treated area for at least 4 hours and to avoid any physical activity for a week.
Botulinum injections to reduce the calves do not have significant side effects, at least you may feel some discomfort walking during the 24 hours following the treatment.
The big advantage is that compared to the surgical technique, there are no scars or long postoperative recovery periods here. The downside is that the result is not permanent, but you will need to repeat the injections every 8–12 months to maintain the effect.
Preparation for surgery and post-operative recovery in Turkey
Before undergoing the procedure of calf reduction in Istanbul, Turkey, the patient will have to carry out preoperative tests to determine whether he is fit to undergo this type of surgery.
Once the surgery is completed, a compression knee-high stocking should be worn, very similar to a regular sock, which should be worn both night and day for at least 1 week.
After this week of the postoperative period, you will be able to resume your daily habits by always following the instructions of your surgeon.
The patient must be hospitalized the first night in one of our best clinics in Turkey. Thus, he carries out checks in the specialist's office to change the dressing or learn to perform specific maneuvers (massages, stretching) to be carried out after the intervention.
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