CALF AUGMENTATION
- ANAESTHETIC - GENERAL
- STAY IN HOSPITAL
1 DAY AND 1 NIGHT
- RECUPERATION 10
to 14 DAYS (DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL)
If you are looking to improve the shape of your legs you
will be happy to know that Calf Augmentation is a relatively
straightforward surgical procedure that usually takes
about an hour to perform.
However before the procedure is undertaken an in-depth
conversation between you and the surgeon must take place
to determine your expectations and how they can best
be fulfilled. Once you are clear about the procedure,
and what can be expected from the outcome, calf prostheses
(implants) will be carefully chosen for you by your
surgeon.
On the day of the surgery these prostheses will be
inserted, via a tiny incision behind the knee, into
a convenient ‘Medial Compartment’, located directly
above the appropriate muscle in the calf. The stitches
employed in this procedure will be fully absorbable.
You will be discharged from hospital the following
morning from where you will be assisted in travelling
back to your lodgings for recuperation purposes. Due
to the insertion of the prosthesis your calves will
feel very tight initially and generally speaking a certain
amount of discomfort and difficulty can be experienced
while walking during the first week following surgery.
If you feel the need to wear shoes during the recuperative
period it is suggested that shoes with only slight heels
be worn in order to ease the discomfort.
A full recovery can usually be expected between 10
- 14 days following surgery.
YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
REGARDING YOUR SURGEON AND SURGERY ANSWERED:
HOW WILL I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SURGEON
FOR MY PROCEDURE?
Although all South Africa’s leading cosmetic
surgeons are highly trained and experienced in all
cosmetic/plastic surgery procedures they naturally have
individual, specialist areas of interest and expertise.
Once Surgical Attractions has assessed your particular
desires and aspirations concerning the outcome of your
procedure we will marry them to the surgeon best suited
to your special needs. The surgeon’s CV details will
then be sent to you for your perusal and acceptance.
HOW WILL MY SURGEON ASSESS MY PARTICULAR
SURGICAL REQUIREMENTS?
When you complete the Medical History section of the
General Enquiry Form you will be asked to submit it
together with a clear and reasonably close-up digital
photograph (in colour) of the area of your body requiring
surgery.
Once your recommended surgeon has assessed your particular
requirements along with your medical history and digital
photo, Surgical Attractions will arrange an obligation
free teleconference between the two of you.
At this stage your surgeon will not only be in possession
of all the facts relating to your particular case but
also be in a position to recommend the exact method
to be employed to achieve the results you desire. Your
surgeon will also be available at this point to answer
any questions you may have as regards your surgery and
the outcome.
You will be encouraged at all times prior to your
surgery to continue getting to know your surgeon by
asking as many questions as you like.
On arrival in South Africa Surgical Attractions will
arrange a personal meeting between you and your surgeon.
Once again the method of surgery and the desired outcome
will be discussed along with any other questions you
may have. If at this point you decide not to go ahead
with the procedure your decision will be respected.
RISKS
As with everything else in life there are also risks
involved in surgical procedures. No matter how good
the Surgeon performing the Surgery may be, complications
can arise. Therefore before proceeding with any surgery
of any kind please discuss all your concerns with your
surgeon and ask as many questions as you like so that
you are in a position to make an informed decision.
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