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Calf Augmentation





What's it all about?
Calf Augmentation is a procedure designed to increase the size of the calves through surgical insetion of artificial implants into the calf. The implants are soft but solid silicones and come in various sizes to suit the needs of the patients.

Benefits
Calf implants make your legs look great with that added mass and definition. Men undergo this treatment to emphasize on bulk, while women do it to add proportion to their bodies.People use this as a cosmetic as well as to correct genetic disorders. Here is a list of conditions during which calf augmentation can be carried out.

Polio (Poliomyelitis)
A disease that affects the lower part of the body and paralyzes the legs. Calf augmentation can be helpful to provide balance to the calf muscles.


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Spina Bifida A genetic birth defect that affects the development of the nervous system and the motor neurons due to which one's mobility is severly affected. Calf Augmentation can help corect conditions where one muscle is smaller than theother, thereby bringing balance.

Clubfoot
a congenital defect due to which the foot is twisted out of position with the heel and toe being turned inward. Calf augmentation helps in crating a natural anatomical balance.

Common reasons for undergoing calf augmentation

  • Increasing self confidence
  • Correcting congenital defects
  • Correcting Physical Deformities of the lower body
  • Achieving a balanced look
How is it performed?
This is performed using either local or general anesthesia. After the anesthesia takes effectm the doctor makes makes incisions at the back of the knee. A small pocket is created t fit in the implant. The implant is then gently inserted into the pocket and placed above the muscle. The other leg also goes through the same set of procedures. Close care is taken to make sure both the legs are symmetrical. One the desired results are attained, the area is stitched.

Post Operation
After the surgery it would seem as if you have walked for kilometers at a stretch. Your legs would be worn out and fatigued but this feeling would last for a couple of weeks. Most patients would be able to return to their normal life after a week or so. Post op instructions from the doctor are crucial for a speedy hassle free recovery.

What are the risks involved?
Surgeries in general contain their own risks. However risks for calf augmentation include infection and bleeding and shifting causing the legs to appear asymmetrical.

The Final Checklist
With the increasing demand and popularity for cosmetic treatments, its best to look out for the authorized list of surgeons. Also make sure you do a comprehensive research yourself, keeping factors like costs, risks involved and other key areas in mind.

Certain surgeries require no down time, while others are complicated and require much attention of yours and your surgeon's. Face lifts and dermabrasion require down time while others like Thermage are absolute hassle free. So chose the right doctor and ask him what suits you best, rather than just opting for a cosmetic therapy just for the sake of it.



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