Calf Augmentation in Istanbul
Calf augmentation is a surgical procedure which involves using implants in order to add volume and definition to your lower legs
What is Calf Augmentation?
Calf augmentation is a surgical procedure which involves using implants in order to add volume and definition to your lower legs. Calf implants are usually flexible and silicone-based products that are specifically designed to enhance the definition and size of your calf area. Calf implants help you to achieve definition, shapeliness, and increased mass around the lower legs. If you are unable to achieve your ideal calves through exercise, if you are a bodybuilder, if you have physical disabilities or injuries, or if you are just dissatisfied with the appearance of your calves, you might consider calf augmentation with implants. Both women and men can have calf implants although their goals are quite different. In general, women desire more feminine and shapely legs while men desire emphasis on the muscle tone and bulk of the calves. According to your goals and desires, right implants are chosen to accomplish your desired outcomes.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Calf Augmentation?
You may be a good candidate: If you want to emphasize the size and bulk of your calf muscle If you desire your calf area to be more balancedly proportionate to your thighs If you are a bodybuilder and want to achieve some volume to make your muscles larger If you have lower leg defects because of an accident, a trauma, birth defect or disease If you are unable to achieve your ideal calves through exercise If you are just dissatisfied with the appearance of your calves If you are healthy and would like to obtain a more defined and sculpted calf area
What are the Expected Outcomes of Calf Augmentation?
The outcomes of calf augmentation can be analyzed in three main categories: aesthetical, health-related, and psychological. When calf implants are inserted under your skin, they provide fullness and definition. Your calf size will be bigger and the appearance of your calves and entire body is enhanced while providing a more balanced overall look. Calf implants help you to achieve definition, shapeliness, and increased mass around the lower legs. Calf augmentation with implants can be performed to correct defects resulting from a disease, congenital conditions, or an injury. If you have lower leg defects because of an accident, a trauma, birth defect or disease, these can be corrected via calf implants. After the placement of calf implants, you can relieve of deformities and your ability to participate in physical activities might increase. The psychological outcomes of the procedure are as important as the physical ones. If you are not happy with the appearance of your calf area, you can experience serious psychological distress which can negatively affect your self-confidence and social life. After the procedure, you will have a more positive self-image. Your better-proportioned calves will help to boost your self-confidence.
“Calf augmentation is a very effective procedure which enables patients to achieve definition and shapeliness around the lower legs and a more balanced overall look. With the help of customizable implants, we can provide the cosmetic appearance that you always want.”
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Calf augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to change the appearance of the calves. It iscustomized according to needs and wishes of the patient.
Anesthesia
First of all, you will receive anesthesia medications. Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with a sedative.
Implants
Before your surgery begins, your surgeon will measure your legs in order to determine which implant size, shape and position will best meet your desired goals and then customize the right implant for the overall appearance you want to achieve. Calf implants generally contain silicone which is durable and rubberlike material. They have a cigar-like shape and they are available in different sizes, thickness, lengths, and widths.
Surgery
After administering anesthesia, your surgeon will make an incision along the natural creases behind your knees and cut through the skin and fascia which covering the gastrocnemius muscle and then make a pocket for a calf implant between the muscle and fascia. The calf implant will augment the muscles forming the calves. Depending on your goals, a second implant might be placed alongside the first one to give more definition and shape. After the placement of an implant, the surgeon will carefully close the incisions with sutures. A compressive bandage will be placed in the area in order to reduce swelling. Following the surgery, your calf implant will become enclosed by scar tissue and this natural process helps the implant stay intact. Therefore, it can remain its place for years. The surgery generally takes about an hour.
What To Expect During A Calf Augmentation Recovery?
You may need to take at least a few days off work. You may be given compression bandages and you need to keep them for two weeks. You may experience soreness in your legs following the surgery and you may need assistance while walking. Within a week, you will be able to walk without an assistance. You may experience bruising at the incision areas and your calves will be swollen. You may also experience discomfort and redness within the first few days, but they will subside quickly. You can be given pain medication to reduce discomfort. You should be in bed in the first few days after the operation and you should keep your legs elevated in order to minimize swelling and discomfort. Your caregiver should be with you during the initial period to assist when you need to go to the bathroom or get something. You may be instructed to use crutches for a period of time. You can resume normal daily activities within one or two weeks. Most of the patients are able to resume normal level daily activities within one or two weeks and most patients can return to work within two weeks following the calf implant surgery. For two weeks, you should avoid physical exercise and stay off feet. Any bruising and inflammation will subside eventually in a couple of weeks. You can return to normal level walking within two weeks. You should avoid effortful physical activities such as weightlifting, running and biking for one or two months. You will probably be able to return your normal exercise routine within 4-8 weeks, but this time period might be different for every patient. Your surgeon will tell you when you are ready according to your healing rate. Your results will be visible immediately after surgery and they will be long term. However, the silicone implants may degrade from natural wear and tear and once this happens you may need to change your implants and redo the surgery. Most implants are designed to last between 10 or 15 years. A wellbeing assistant will visit you in your hotel room every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave Istanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
What to Do Before Calf Augmentation?
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. They will also conduct a physical examination. Your surgeon will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Clineca will provide you with complete guidance and support before your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions. Most important instructions include, Stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery. Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen and aspirin) for 2 weeks before the procedure. Avoid herbal remedies and supplements Take only the medications approved by your surgeon.
What to Do After Calf Augmentation?
What you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon and Clineca will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include: Do not smoke for at least 2 weeks after the surgery. Do not consume alcohol for 3 weeks after the surgery. You should get enough water and nutrients for fast recovery. You may be asked to wear stockings for 2 to 3 weeks. Keep your legs elevated to reduce swelling. Do not take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications after the surgery until your surgeon approves using them. Take pain medication and antibiotics prescribed for you by your surgeon. Your surgeon will create an individualized recovery plan based on your calf augmentation procedure and healing rate. You should follow all post-operative instructions meticulously. If anything unusual happens, please contact us. And don’t forget to share some photos of your new look!
“The calf implants are suitable for both male and female patients. Of course, the goals are different. While female patients want feminine contours, male patients want a more muscular appearance. Calf augmentation procedure allows us to achieve both results.”
Who performs your calf augmentation
Dr. Orkun Uzuneyüpoğlu
2,000+ surgeries · São Paulo observership · nose, breast & body
Dr. Erkan Pinegöz
Assoc. Prof. · 3,000+ surgeries · Piezo rhinoplasty
Dr. Cem Aydın
Specialist, Marmara University · microsurgery · published research
Frequently asked questions
What is calf augmentation?+
Calf augmentation is a surgical procedure which involves using implants in order to add volume and definition to your lowe
Is calf augmentation risky?+
In general, calf implants are considered safe, but they may become dislodged or rupture and, in this case, additional surgery is required.
Is calf augmentation painful?+
You will receive anesthesia medications so you will not feel any pain during surgery.
What type of anesthesia is used during calf augmentation?+
Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with a sedative.
How can I choose the implant size?+
Before your surgery begins, your surgeon will measure your legs to determine which implant size, shape and position will best meet your desired goals and then customize the right implant for the overall appearance you want to achieve.
How long does calf augmentation surgery take?+
The surgery generally takes about an hour.
How long does calf augmentation recovery take?+
You will resume normal level daily activities within one or two weeks, and you can return to work within two weeks following the calf implant surgery.
Am I a good candidate for calf augmentation?+
If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your calves, you are a good candidate for calf augmentation.
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