Calves and nates
What can be done to improve the shape and the volume of the calves and the nates?The cosmetic surgery that increases the volume of the calves and the nates allows the shape and the size of too small calves and nates to be modified, thus improving the appearance of the body and the sense of self-esteem.Are there age limits to undergo the cosmetic surgery of the calves and the nates?There are no age limits to undergo this surgical procedure, but it is preferable to wait for the complete development of the body, which normally occurs approximately at the legal age.What surgical interventions can be performed together with the cosmetic surgery of the calves and the nates?This surgical procedure can be performed alone or in association with other surgical techniques such as abdominoplasty, liposuction or other jobs.What are the risks and the complications of this operation?The cosmetic surgery that increases the volume of the calves and the nates is a rather simple surgical procedure, which usually gives excellent results and is very rewarding both for the patient and the surgeon who performs it.However, it is essential not to underestimate the nature and the risks of a surgical operation and not to give in to the temptation to apply to non-specialists who perform low-cost surgery in non-qualified facilities (health centres, consulting rooms, etc.), because it is anyhow a real surgical procedure whose complications (infection, haematomas) are rare but may occur and can be easily resolved only if the intervention is performed by a specialist in plastic surgery and within duly qualified facilities. In order to reduce the risks of complications, it is anyhow essential to follow the advice and the instructions given by the surgeon carefully before and after the operation. Smokers should reduce the use of cigarettes because smoking may increase the risk of complications and slow down the recovery. What does the preoperative examination consists in?The cosmetic surgery of the calves and the nates is a very customized kind of surgery that, as such, needs a meticulous specialist examination.During the first examination, the surgeon will assess the shape and size of your calves and nates and show you the possible modifications in the shape and the volume that the very latest in surgery makes available for your situation. The volume increase of the calves and the nates can be achieved by implanting silicone gel prostheses (similar to those used in additive mastoplasty) or by transferring adipose tissue (fat) taken from a part of your body (lipofilling). The surgeon will also assess your physical condition in order to exclude the presence of troubles (such as high blood pressure, clotting or healing disorders) which might affect the final result of the operation. Before the operation you will receive specific information about the preoperative and postoperative diet and the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. At the end of the examination, the surgeon, in tune with you, will choose the most suitable surgical procedure, showing you the type of implants to be used or the areas of your body from which to take the fat that will be implanted. The implants used in the surgery that increases the volume of the calves and the nates are made up of an external silicone cover and an internal part of silicone gel. Depending on the shape that the surgeon wants to obtain, it is possible to choose round, long, drop-shaped or anatomical implants. Most manufacturers guarantee the implants for about ten years, after which they recommend to replace them in order to prevent any deformation or deflation of the implants due to their use. The replacement of the implants may be a personal choice (if one wants to change the kind or the size of the implants) or a necessity caused by the onset of complications (such as implant displacement or contracture) and may occur few years or 10-20 years after the surgical operation. Where are the incisions made?The most common access areas used by the cosmetic surgery that increases the volume of the calves and the nates are the popliteal fold (behind the knee) and the intergluteal fold, respectively.
What kind of anaesthetic is given?The cosmetic surgery on the calves and the nates can be performed under local-regional anaesthesia with sedation (which means that you will be awake but relaxed and insensitive to pain) in outpatient care, or under general anaesthesia with one or two-day hospitalization.How long is the operation increasing the volume of the calves and the nates?The operation lasts about 1-2 hours and ends with a compressive dressing.What happens during the post-operative period?During 48 hours following the operation increasing the volume of the calves and the nates you will have to rest up.Starting from the third day, you will be able to resume your normal life, avoiding, nevertheless, tiring activities, saunas, sweat-baths and sunbathing. During the first two days, swelling, ecchymoses and pain may occur in the treated area (especially in case of implantation of gluteal prostheses). After 7 days, you will be able to resume work, provided that it is not excessively tiring. Four weeks after the intervention, you will gradually resume all your normal activities, including the sports activity. What kind of result can be achieved?The result achievable by the cosmetic surgery on the calves and the nates is usually very good and long-lasting, but it cannot be described as permanent, in that it is subject to the normal ageing process of the body and to the effects of gravity.If you wish to take this subject further, we advise you to visit the cosmetic surgery of the calves FAQ page and the cosmetic surgery of the nates FAQ page, where you will find the answers to the most frequent questions asked by the patients. |
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