Do you wish that your calves were more defined? Many of us do; however, this desire isn’t always easy to achieve at the gym. Fortunately, Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center in Newport Beach, California, has the perfect solution: calf implants.
While many of you are undoubtedly familiar with using implants to enhance other areas of your body, such as the breasts, buttocks and facial areas like the cheeks, chin, jawline and temple, you may not realize that the same idea goes for your legs.
Calf augmentation is performed to improve the shape of your lower legs and give you the confidence you deserve!
Why Should I Consider Calf Implants?
Whether you are a weight lifter or a runner, a yogi or a sports fanatic, you prioritize your physique from head to toe. The calf is a major part of this physique; however, not everyone is genetically blessed with the ability to build muscle where they want it (no matter how many calf raises they do).
Calf implants can be the solution you’ve been looking for, and reaping the many benefits is easier than you may think.
So, why should you give calf augmentation a second thought?
Stronger Look
Calf implants instantaneously provide a more muscular look, and we associate muscular definition with overall health. Many of us try our best to achieve and maintain a healthy and fit appearance. We consider what we eat, avoid habits that we know are bad for us and spend hours following vigorous exercise programs.
Calf implants help men and women who struggle to build natural calf muscle. These implants accentuate existing leg muscles and provide a more balanced leg shape.
Better Symmetry
Asymmetrical features are common across all areas of our bodies. While asymmetry can be minor and hardly visible to the naked eye, it can be more significant.
Calf asymmetry can develop when you simply use one side of your body more often than the other, or it can be genetic.
Some men and women are born with one calf noticeably smaller than the other, and no matter what you do, this asymmetry can be challenging to handle naturally.
Calf implants can be used to increase the size and definition of one or both calves and different sizes are available to balance out your legs.
Correction of Bow Legs
Some individuals find that they have less muscle volume on the inside of their calves than they do on the outside. This can lead to a bow-legged appearance, which can significantly impact self-esteem.
Calf implants are used to increase the volume and enhance the shape of the inside of the calves. This minimizes the appearance of being bow-legged and can significantly balance the entire body.
Repair After Injury
Muscles can atrophy after an injury or illness if the muscle doesn’t get used. This can happen anywhere on your body, including your calves, and presents both aesthetic and physical complications.
For patients who are struggling with loss of leg volume after injury or illness, calf implants can help to restore the appearance of strength and structure. These implants can be added to one or both calves as necessary.
Increased Confidence
One of the greatest benefits of any aesthetic procedure is the improvement in confidence. At the end of the day, many of us wouldn’t choose elective surgery if we didn’t feel passionately about enhancing a particular area.
It doesn’t matter what body part it is, insecurity affects nearly every aspect of our lives. And trying to simply cover the area doesn’t do much good for our self-esteem.
Plastic surgery procedures like calf augmentation allow us to see the reflection we want to see and help us to express our true selves.
Calf implants are ideal for bodybuilders, athletes, or anyone hoping to achieve a more balanced and fit appearance.
What Are Calf Implants Made From?
Like most cosmetic implants, calf implants are made from soft, flexible silicone. Silicone implants come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, allowing you to find the perfect option to fit your body frame. Additionally, Dr. Hendricks at Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center provides custom-shaped implants that are guaranteed to fit over the bone and natural tissues. Custom-made implants help ensure the most natural-looking results out there.
Silicone implants are safe, sturdy and reliable. These devices last for several years — if not decades — and some patients never experience any complications with their implants.
What About Fat Transfer?
For patients looking for a more natural approach to increasing the size of the calves, fat transfer calf augmentation may be appropriate.
This technique uses your own fat to increase the size of the calves instead of implants. Fat is taken from your body, usually from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks or waist, purified and injected into the calves to increase volume.
Because your own fat is used, there is no chance of allergic reaction or rejection. This approach is beneficial for patients who are looking for a mild to moderate increase in size; however, your results may not look as defined as with implants since the implants have a predetermined shape.
Let Your Legs Become Your Favorite Feature With Calf Augmentation
If you are struggling to achieve muscular calf definition naturally, it may be time to consider a cosmetic approach. Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center offers a collection of body contouring treatments, including calf augmentation and fat transfer, for patients looking to finesse their physique.
Dr. Hendricks is a triple-board certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has long been helping men and women in Newport Beach, Huntington, Laguna, Costa Mesa and Irvine achieve their desired body contours. Contact Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today by calling 949-640-9570 or by filling out our online contact form.
