Calf Lipofilling
Calf lipofilling is a surgical technique aimed at enhancing the volume and shape of the calves by reinjecting fat.
Calf Cosmetic Surgery: Definition and Indications
Calf cosmetic surgery, specifically lipofilling, is a natural way to contour the calves without using prosthetic implants. As with any lipofilling procedure, fat is taken from a part of the body where it is in excess and reinjected elsewhere—in this case, into the calves.
This cosmetic calf surgery is particularly suitable for individuals looking to improve the appearance of their legs. It may address purely aesthetic goals, fill volume deficits caused by medical conditions, or repair issues following trauma. Calf augmentation surgery helps restore a harmonious appearance to the calves.
Lipofilling of the calves can also serve strictly aesthetic purposes. This procedure, suitable for both men and women, allows athletes to emphasize the muscular look of their legs. It can also correct asymmetry in the lower limbs or simply increase the size of calves considered too thin.
Dr. Julien Lopez welcomes you to his clinics in Nice and Cannes to provide more details about calf lipofilling, its costs, benefits, and more.
Calf and Leg Cosmetic Surgery: Benefits of Lipofilling
This cosmetic surgery for calves and legs offers several significant advantages, including the absence of implants, minimal pain during the procedure, and the ability to aesthetically enhance the upper leg’s volume.
For calf cosmetic surgery, the cost varies depending on the patient and whether both legs are treated simultaneously.
The post-procedure pain is minimal, and the lipofilling technique provides many benefits:
- Natural and harmonious results
- No risk of rejection
- Long-lasting results
- Option for touch-ups
- Nearly invisible scars
- Comprehensive treatment from ankle to knee
- No implants, unlike calf prostheses
How is Calf Lipofilling Performed?
Dr. Julien Lopez explains the steps involved in calf lipofilling surgery.
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and lasts around 2 to 3 hours. Calf lipostructure is done on an outpatient basis, allowing you to leave the clinic the same day, just a few hours after the surgery.
Several small 3 mm incisions are made to reinject the fat. The main steps of the procedure are as follows:
- Fat Harvesting: Fat tissue is removed through liposuction using micro cannulas from donor areas.
- Centrifugation: The harvested fat is centrifuged to separate its components and isolate purified fat.
- Fat Injection: Purified fat is reinjected into the calves through small incisions hidden in the natural folds of the skin.
Sutures are made using absorbable thread. Once the procedure is complete, a compression bandage is applied to the donor area if significant fat was removed.
The final result is natural and long-lasting, with no visible scars. Optimal results are achieved 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
Postoperative Care for Calf Lipofilling
Postoperative care for calf lipofilling is generally straightforward. Patients may experience moderate pain and a feeling of tightness in the calves for about a week. Pain can be managed with analgesics. Swelling or edema around the ankles may occur and typically lasts 1 to 3 weeks.
For two months, it is essential to wear compression stockings. Daily activities can be resumed at the end of the first week of recovery, but sports activities should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks.
The final results of calf lipofilling are visible 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
To learn more about the cost of calf lipofilling, schedule an appointment today via Doctolib. Dr. Julien Lopez, a specialist in foot and ankle surgery, will be happy to welcome you at one of his clinics in Cannes or Nice.
