Calf augmentation with fat tissue
Operation Description
Increasing calves with fat tissue involves collecting fat from one part of the body where it is abundant, usually the abdomen and inner thighs, and transferring it to the calves. In addition to increasing calves with fat tissue, they can also be augmented with implants, a more invasive procedure.
Patients need to be aware that both methods of calf augmentation will lead to the desired results. However, increasing calves with fat tissue sometimes requires repeating the procedure for the effects to become truly visible. Since fat transfer involves the transfer of adipocytes (fat cells), some percentage of them may die during the transfer, as well as the tissue, not provide the necessary function. Therefore, sometimes a repeat procedure is necessary.
If you are considering increasing calves with fat tissue, schedule a consultation with us at +38169 3699801. Our hospital team consists of expert specialists in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery who will explain all the details of the procedure and help you make an informed decision.
Candidates
When it comes to aesthetic calf surgery, the following individuals typically opt for it:
- Individuals who want to increase the circumference of their calves
- Individuals who want to improve the shape of their calves
- Individuals who want to correct calf asymmetry
- Individuals whose muscles have lost mass due to injury or illness
- Individuals who want to increase their calves in a less invasive way
Preparation
Before calf augmentation surgery, certain preparatory steps are taken. Since the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, laboratory tests and an internist examination with an ECG are required. It is advisable to quit smoking a month before the surgery, and two weeks before, stop taking aspirin and herbal supplements that can affect blood coagulation and complicate the operative and postoperative course.
Operation time
The calf augmentation procedure with fat tissue is performed under general anesthesia. Fat will be taken from the agreed-upon part of the body using special cannulas, as in liposuction. The collected fat is then purified and transferred to the calf area. This procedure lasts from one to one and a half hours.
Recovery
Plastic surgery for calves implies that the patient stays overnight after the procedure. Postoperatively, the patient needs to wear a compression garment until a complete recovery is achieved. Mild swelling and bruising may occur after these interventions, but they usually subside after a few days. Discomfort and tightness of the skin are also possible during the recovery from calf augmentation. If necessary, any pain will be managed with medications.
Returning to daily activities is usually possible after 10 to 14 days. However, it's important not to exert the legs, especially the calves, for the next 5-6 weeks.
Safety precautions
Every surgical procedure carries certain risks, including calf augmentation. Risks include complications such as infections, bleeding, swelling, and unwanted reactions to anesthesia. With the professional team at Colić Hospital, these complications are extremely rare, and with proper preparation and adherence to our advice, including preoperative and postoperative preparations, these risks can be completely avoided.
Price
The cost of calf augmentation with fat tissue at Colić Hospital is 2000 euros. Services included in the price of the surgery are:
- Preoperative examination by an anesthesiologist
- The procedure itself
- A short stay in the hospital
- Necessary medications
- Check-ups and dressings in the days after the surgery
- Suture removal
Not included in the price of the procedure are the initial examination with the doctor, blood and ECG tests, examinations by specialists outside the hospital, costs before admission to the hospital, phone costs, and medications taken at home before or after the procedure, as well as the bra worn after the surgery. Check the exact price list for all services provided by Colić Hospital.