11 octobre, 2007 01:45
The Risks and Benefits Associated With Calf Implants
Posted by EditorsChoice Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Although breast augmentation is still the most popular type of cosmetic implant surgery performed, there are many other types of implants that a person can get as well. One popular form of implant is the calf implant. The calf implant is inserted in the calf area to give it a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. If a person is considering a calf implant it is important that he or she has a good understanding of what is involved with the process. It is also important to understand what to expect before and after the surgery.
Why Proceed With Calf Implants?
There are many reasons a person may wish to get a calf implant. First of all, no matter how much a person works out, he or she may not be able to get the nicely defined calf muscle appearance. There are simply some individuals who are more or less genetically predisposed to the appearance of these muscles. Men will generally get a calf implant to look more muscular, whereas women will generally get a calf implant the bottom part of their legs more symmetrical with their thighs.
Another reason a person may wish to get a calf implant is due to illness. Certain illnesses like Polio and Club Foot can create a very contracted calf muscle appearance. By getting a calf implant, this appearance can be corrected to look more natural.
Who is a Candidate?
Finding out if a person is a good candidate for calf implants prior to seriously considering the procedure is important. First of all, to be a good candidate a person must be in decent health. Non-smokers recover better than smokers do from any type of cosmetic surgery, calf implants included. Also, a person must be ready to have his or her mobility restricted for weeks after the surgery is complete.
What to Expect
There are certain things patients can expect when getting calf implants. First of all, a person can expect to go under general anesthesia during the procedure. Patients may also have to keep their legs elevated for at least a few days after the procedure, with short periods of walking in between leg elevations. Full physical activity cannot be assumed until four to six weeks after the surgery is complete.
Although some scarring may occur, this can be minimized by following the doctor's instructions regarding care after surgery. There are also certain treatments to prevent scarring, which may be prescribed by the patient’s surgeon. Precautions must also be taken against infection. A person can generally walk normally after around three weeks.
Other Implants Available
In addition to calf and breast implants, there are other types of implants that are available. These include buttock implants and pectoral implants. These types of implants can also enhance a person's symmetry, particularly when combined with other types of cosmetic surgery such as calf and breast implants. Greater symmetry may also be achieved through the use of implants in areas that need increased bulk, and liposuction in areas that need reduction in size.
