Sometimes, through no fault of our own, some muscles simply won’t develop no matter how much weight training and working out we do. For men in particular, the calf muscles are sometimes simply impossible to bulk up, and they can appear puny next to highly pumped up quad muscles. For women, the calf adds a lovely shape to the leg’s overall look.
In order to balance out the male and female form, calf augmentation is becoming a popular implant procedure. Used to enhance the legs and give cosmetic shape to skinny, underdeveloped legs, calf implants are a reasonably quick cosmetic solution to the embarrassment some men and women feel about their thin or less than shapely lower legs.
Calf Implant Procedure
Calf implants differ from breast implants which are silicone sacs filled with saline solution. Calf implants are solid but pliable silicone implants that are sculpted and shaped to achieve the look you and your surgeon have agreed will work best with your form. While under local anesthetic and light sedative, you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. Inserted behind, above, or over top of the existing muscle through small incisions behind the knee, the implant will give a more defined shape and added volume to the calf area. The exact position of the implant will be determined by you and your doctor in the consultation process. Typically, the procedure will take one hour per leg, and will be performed under general or local anesthetic, as determined by your surgeon.Calf Implant Cost
The price for calf implants range between $4,500 and $6000. But be aware of the concealed cost of plastic surgery. Implants often cost extra on top of the surgical fee, so ask if the rate you are quoted includes implants, hospital fees, anesthetic and any other costs. The fee for implant surgery can vary depending on the price of the implant, the region where you’re having the procedure done, and the surgeon you choose.Recovery Time for Calf Implants
Right after the procedure, you will feel sore and achy in the surgical area. Your sutures can be removed in about seven to 10 days, however your surgeon will recommend that you wear compression stockings for the first few weeks to help the body recover faster and reabsorb fluids more quickly. Also, keeping legs elevated will help reduce swelling and pain.You will be able to return to sitting-type work within one week and able to return to normal fitness and activity routines in approximately three weeks. Your new contour will be apparent immediately, however swelling, tenderness and some aching will persist for a few weeks. Anything to add about calf augmentations? Join the forum.
