Create Sexy Slim Legs with Calf Liposuction

Calves are an area of the body that are often on show and lean calves usually lead up to lean thighs – lean legs generally look very sensuous and most women prefer their legs on the slimmer side than being too fat.  One way to create that leaner look is with calf .

Calf liposuction is is not an uncommon procedure, however it is really only possible on patients with a reasonably large amount of subcutaneous fat that has accumulated on their calves.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure, designed to remove excess fatty deposits from specific areas of the body.  Many people resort to this type of to improve the look of certain parts of their bodies, from areas of unsightly fat on their backs, their buttocks, thighs, neck and face, upper arms, abdomen and now calf liposuction is possible on the lower legs or calves.

Liposuction is often resorted to after attempts at diet and exercise have failed, especially as calves are an area of the body that are particularly difficult to spot reduce – as with any area of the body actually.  But no matter how much exercise you do, it is unlikely you will slim down your calves with exercise.  If anything, aerobic type exercise, designed to assist with weight loss, often involves the legs, and so the calf muscle will increase in size, making the lower leg look bigger rather than smaller.

The calves are an area of the body where fat rarely sits however, unless of course you are particularly overweight, or you are genetically predisposed to having larger calves. This is primarily because the lower leg or calf is mostly made up of muscle and little fat as there is only one layer of subcutaneous fat on the calves, with a relatively small volume of fat.

So, whilst it is possible to reduce the size of the calf with liposuction, if the main bulk of the calf itself is made up with a well developed gastrocnemius muscle, then poor results will be obtained from lower leg liposuction. Calves can be treated with this fat removal procedure but only if the method is appropriate for the area, and this will be determined by the surgeon at the initial consultancy.

Calf Liposuction to Reduce the Calves

This type of calf liposuction is only possible on patients with a reasonably large amount of subcutaneous fat that has accumulated on their calves.

A considerable amount of fat can be removed from each calf, dramatically altering the shape of the lower leg.

The operation lasts about two hours, and the recovery time can be as quick as just a couple of days, although an absolute minimum of 2 weeks is necessary before any strenuous leg exercises can be performed.

During the recovery and healing time, a compression stocking garment is required to restrain and keep the reduced calf into its new shape, and from then on the results will be permanent because fat in this area of an adult can not be re-generated.  However, if fat reappears on a body area after liposuction, it is just the existing fat cells that are swelling and increasing in size, because when they are taken away, they will not return.

It would be a mistake to remove too much fat from this area, as the calf is an integral part of the contour of the leg, however if liposuction is performed on the thigh area also, then the leg can retain proportion and shape.  The right shape can certainly have an impact on your confidence and can ultimately change how you act and feel.

Procedure for Calf Liposuction:

You will need an with the surgeon for a comprehensive physical examination and to discuss your medical history.

It is important for you to fully understand the complete calf liposuction procedure, including the pre-op preparations and the post-operative level of care and requirements before going ahead with the surgery itself.

It is absolutely necessary that you are considered to be a good or an ideal candidate for the procedure, ie. that you are not overweight, that you have good skin elasticity and have sufficient amounts of fat on your lower legs for removal by liposuction. Calves can have a lot of muscle (as mentioned above) or can be fatty enough for the procedure to work.  The surgeon will be able to check by doing a simple test known as a pinch test.  You will be asked to stand on your toes and the results should show at least 1cm on the ankle region and at least 2cm on the calves.

Liposuction is only really for people who are both psychologically and physically healthy.  Those with deep vein thrombosis, poor blood circulation, high blood pressure, allergies, diabetes and various other reasonably major ailments may not be considered for such a procedure and will need to discuss the implications with the surgeon.

Candidates with a medical history of hypercoagulability such as phlebitis (which is an inflammation of the veins) again are unsuitable candidates for calves liposuction.

You should always attend a second consultation with the surgeon, having allowed you time enough to think over whether or not calves liposuction is for you.

Calf liposuction is somewhat complicated compared to other areas of the body.  The required incisions, necessary for the procedure, need to be made close to the ankle making it a particularly delicate and difficult area to work on due to the many veins in the vicinity. In addition, because the calf is highly muscular and fibrous, and has a high proportion of muscle to fat in the area, particular caution and care is necessary to prevent damage to the region.

If you do opt for calf liposuction surgery, then you will be give a list of specific instructions to follow, including eating guidelines, drinking, smoking and various other requirements.  If you develop a cold or any type of infection prior to the surgery, it will need to be postponed.

Liposuction: Calves Liposuction Complications and Side Effects

Extra caution needs to be taken when undertaking calves liposuction for the reasons mentioned above, as well as other general liposuction risks and complications, such as:

• Bleeding
• Blood clots
• Nerve damage
• Permanent liposuction scars from the tiny incisions
• Fluid imbalance – large amounts of liquid are injected during liposuction, and them this is followed by a lot of liquid being removed, which can sometimes result in kidney and heart problems.
• Infections – surgeons often prescribe antibiotics to patients post-operatively as infections such as necrotizing fasciitis (a bacteria which eats away at the skin tissues) or toxic shock syndrome (can be caused by a bacteria associated with surgery).
• Numbness or paresthesias which is a change in sensation of the skin in the treated area. This sensation is sometimes only temporary.
• Swelling and bruising.
• Burns can be caused by the probe used during ultrasound-assisted liposuction.
• Skin necrosis (or skin death) can occur after the skin changes colour.  This can lead to an infection.
• Adverse reaction to drugs, or lidocaine toxicity can both lead to fatal complications. Symptoms of lidocaine poisoning or toxicity include: restlessness, light-headedness, drowsiness, muscle twitch, slurred speech, convulsions and even death.

All forms of surgery contain elements of risk and obviously liposuction is no different, but these risks and potential complications are decreasing as newer techniques allow for less invasion on the body.  It is now possible to target fat cells independently of the surrounding tissues, which means that the rest of the body is less likely to be affected by liposuction surgery.

To minimize all risks associated with liposuction surgery, always:

• be totally honest with your physician concerning any health issues you may have;
• ensure that he has the relevant and required qualifications to perform liposuction, and more specifically, the exact type of procedure that you are opting for;
• and lead as healthy a lifestyle leading up to and following your operation as possible.

Liposuction Cost for Calf Reduction

Liposuction costs can vary considerably from treatment to treatment and are also dependent on the size of the area from which the fat is being removed.

Newer and less invasive liposuction techniques are usually more expensive, as they use specialized equipment and the physicians are often in high demand.

Quotes can vary from clinic to clinic, as well as from surgeon to surgeon, and are not only dependent on the size of the area requiring liposuction, but also whether the surgeon charges an hourly rate or a rate involving the amount of fat to be removed.  Some surgeons charge more for their level of experience and expertise, but you should expect to pay anything upwards from approximately $2,000.

In addition to the cost of the calf liposuction procedure itself, remember to take into account the amount of time you will need to take off work.  Recovery and healing time very much depend on the type of procedure that you choose and the amount of fat removal required.

Boost Your Self-Confidence with Calf Liposuction

Calf liposuction, in conjunction with thigh and knee liposuction, could possibly be the answer you are looking for to reshape your legs – because after all, many deem the leg as a symbol of their sexuality.

However, it is critical that you have realistic expectations.

Calves liposuction can enhance the appearance of the lower legs and boost your self-confidence considerably, but remember it will not give you the perfect body.

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