Cosmetic surgery of the calves
Cosmetic surgery of the calves is part of the cosmetic surgery of the lower limbs.
Requests for volume reduction of the calves and ankles are very frequent because it is impossible to lose volume specifically in this area even with a very strict diet. Patients complain of having “pole legs” and avoid wearing skirts or shorts.
For other patients, the request is to increase the volume of the calves, especially for very athletic patients or bodybuilders who are unable to develop the muscle volume of their calves through exercise.
This information sheet was written by Dr. ABBOU and Dr. PESSIS who are plastic surgeons in Paris.
Before and after calf surgery photos
Our interventions
Volume reduction of the calves by liposuction
Liposuction of the calves is the procedure of choice to treat excess fat in the calves permanently. In fact, diet and physical exercise do not reduce the volume of the calves.
Increased volume of the calves
Some patients wish to increase the volume of their calves. In particular, bodybuilders who are unable to develop calf volume and patients with congenital or traumatic calf deformities.
What is cosmetic surgery of the calves?
Cosmetic surgery of the calves includes cosmetic surgery procedures that aim to beautify the calves and legs either by liposuction of the calves to reduce their volume, or by lipofilling or prosthesis to increase their volume and shape.
What are the objectives?
- To refine and reduce the volume of the calves
- Increase the volume of the calves (bodybuilders and malformations)
Who is it for?
Cosmetic surgery of the calves is for all patients who are not satisfied with the shape, volume and shape of their calves and legs. Your request may be to refine and reduce the volume of the calves or on the contrary to increase their volume.
What are the dangers?
They are rare but must be explained in medical consultation:
- Bleeding
- infection
What is the procedure?
Before the intervention
The first step is the medical consultation for plastic surgery. During this consultation, we perform a complete analysis of your figure:
- Height and weight, body mass index
- Personal and family history
- Eating and sports habits
- Areas affected by excess fat
- Your project
Then we will establish together a treatment plan to harmonize your silhouette.
Course of the intervention
Leg and calf surgery is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is not suitable for this type of surgery.
The patient is discharged from the clinic the same day or the next day.
The aftermath of calf surgery
Convalescence lasts an average of 10 days. The results are stable after a few months and are definitive once the swelling and bruising have disappeared. There is no recurrence provided that you have a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
What are the prices ?
Surgical intervention | Price |
|---|---|
| Liposuction of the calves | From 4 000 € |
| Calf augmentation (prosthesis or lipofilling) | From e 4 000 € |
FAQ: everything you need to know about calf surgery
Questions & Answers
How to lose calf fat?
Initially, you can exercise and diet. In case of insufficient results, liposuction of the calves allows a radical and definitive treatment. Cryolipolysis of the calves is a non-surgical treatment for moderate excess fat.
Why do we have big calves?
- Overweight
- Muscle hypertrophy (large muscles)
How can I reduce my calves?
- Calf Liposuction
- Cryolipolysis of the calves
- Diet
- Radiofrequency
- HIFU focused ultrasound
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