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Calf Augmentation  Implants

Calf augmentation or lower leg implants plastic surgery is designed to improve the strength and stability of your calves. Following the surgery, your lower legs will appear more muscular and sculpted because of the custom shaped silicone implants. However, before your implants are surgically inserted in the calves, you will go through a process of consultation and preparation in order to be ready for the surgery.

At your pre-op consultation, your surgeon may like to share with you calf augmentation before and after photos. This will provide you some insights into how your lower legs may appear after the surgery, and what the procedure can or cannot do for you. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Why Visual Evidence Matters? 

Cosmetic surgeons sometimes prefer to present lower leg implants before and after pictures at the very outset because it serves as effective visual evidence of what kind of results are possible with this surgery. You will also get an idea of the surgeon’s skills from their work performed on previous patients. Before and after images will bring more transparency to the consultation process and make your meeting more productive.

When you review several calf implants before and after photographs, you will be able to visualize how the procedure might improve your lower body appearance. It will also give you more confidence to make a decisive choice when you see the photos of past patients. If the surgery worked well for others, chances are that it might work equally well for you too.

Now these images are not on the site now based on the drop down menu but that does not mean the website cannot be enhanced with these calf augmentation photos at any time. Now that may be slightly inconvenient for some it does not mean you cannot see these images. Dr. Kim’s consultations cover all the bases because if they did not his practice would not be as successful as it is. Trust is vital and you should ask to see these images during the consultation which is mandatory anyway.

A Picture can Say More than a Thousand Words

A dedicated surgeon will like to educate you about all aspects of calf augmentation plastic surgery and will answer all your questions and concerns during the consultation. However, sometimes mere words may not be convincing enough, or may be open to interpretation. This is where before and after photos can do a better job because they will leave almost no scope for a misunderstanding or confusion.

Pictures do not have a barrier of language, and you will be in a better position to comprehend the expected outcomes and make an informed decision. Make sure you choose a surgeon whose integrity and reputation is outstanding. You don’t want images that may have been photo-shopped because that could give you a wrong impression and make you form misplaced expectations about the procedure.

Sharing Images via Social Media

Most patients today are social media savvy, and are likely to be using popular social networks, such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube. Plastic surgeons have an opportunity to increase their reach and engagement with patients by disseminating calf implants before and after photos through major social media platforms.

Transparency is key. Dr. Kim does not want any patient of his to sign up for a treatment or a surgery where they don’t completely understand what they are signing up for. It’s better for everyone involved if the patient knows what to expect and this is why before and after images are critical for this process.

Surgeons can do this while taking care to protect patient confidentiality and maintain the norms of discreetness. You can easily access these photos in the comfort and privacy of your home or office when they are available online. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

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Calf Implants

Lower leg implants or calf augmentation cosmetic surgery helps in adding body and contour to your calves. At the time of your pre-op consultation, your surgeon will discuss all facets of the procedure, including its estimated costs. For a responsible surgeon, the first priority would be to educate patients about the pros and cons of the procedure and how much it may cost them. This will enable you to make a judicious decision according to your budget.

If you are undertaking the calf implants surgery solely for cosmetic reasons, you may not get insurance coverage for it. However, when it is performed as corrective surgery to strengthen weak or deformed lower legs, you might be eligible to receive coverage from your health insurance provider. In any case, you will have an option to seek financing from several medical finance firms and other sources if you want to pay in easy monthly installments.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Extent of the Surgery may Affect the Cost

Based on your lower leg anatomy and your personal cosmetic goals, your surgeon will recommend a custom surgical plan. It may sometimes involve more than one implant to be placed in each calf. In some cases, you may require an additional thigh or buttocks augmentation procedure to create more harmony in your lower body.

The lower leg implants will be sculpted to match with your unique contour. In a few cases, the procedure may be performed using only local anesthesia and IV sedation. This will lower your costs. But many patients may need to undergo general anesthesia and will require monitored anesthesia care (MAC). This will add the fee of the anesthesiologist to your overall cost.

You should know even if you are paying more for a combined procedure, it will be more cost-effective than having two procedures separately at different times. Moreover, the aesthetic results with a combined procedure will be more dramatic and will meet your cosmetic goals.

Cost also Depends on the Surgeon’s Skills

Highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons are likely to charge slightly more than a new or less trained surgeon working under a senior surgeon’s supervision. It is best to work with a plastic surgeon for a complex procedure such as calf augmentation. These surgeons invest in latest surgical techniques and technology, follow the highest medical standards, pursue continuing education, and abide by the current safety protocols.

Reputable surgeons will not cut corners on the quality or safety standards just to bring down the cost. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends that the surgeon’s fee should only be a secondary consideration when you are seeking a plastic surgery procedure.

Practice Location Matters to Your Costs

The cost of a cosmetic surgery procedure such as lower leg implants is likely to be somewhat higher when the practice is located in a main metropolitan area or a prime urban center. The real estate costs and other overheads are higher at these locations compared to smaller towns.

This impacts the costs of all types of goods and services, including cosmetic surgery procedures. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

If you’ve lost weight to get to a healthy BMI, congratulations! You probably look and feel better than you did with the excess weight, and you’ve taken an essential step in improving your health. But if you’re like many women who lose weight, you may be unhappy with weight change’s effects on your breasts.

Breast tissue primarily consists of fat, in combination with glandular tissue. So when you lose body weight by reducing fat, you also lose breast volume. That shrinkage can be a disappointing surprise. You may also experience some breast sagging after weight loss, which can be another discouraging outcome of your weight-loss efforts.

How Breast Augmentation Helps After Weight Loss

Breast augmentation aims to add volume to your breasts and give them a rounder, fuller, more attractive shape. By surgically inserting silicone or saline implants, the procedure can bring the size of your breasts into balance with your other features. That might be just what your body needs if you lose weight and wish that so much of the loss hadn’t come from your breasts.

Breast augmentation can restore more alluring curves to breasts that have flattened with weight loss. It can also help correct mild to moderate sagging by filling the breasts back to, or even beyond, their pre-weight-loss dimensions.

When to Consider a Breast Lift With Augmentation

Sometimes, weight loss leads to more significant breast sagging. This phenomenon happens when skin that has stretched over fat-plumped breasts doesn’t have the elasticity to spring back and tighten over breasts that are now smaller. This condition is common among women who lose a significant amount of weight. It also becomes more of a problem as you grow older, as your skin naturally loosens and becomes less resilient with age.

If your nipples fall below the creases beneath your breasts, chances are you’ll need a breast lift with your augmentation to achieve a youthful and attractive look. A breast lift removes excess skin from your breasts to tighten them and raise their profile. It also reshapes the breast tissue for an attractive, youthful shape.

What If I Gain Weight Again After Getting Implants?

It’s best to have implants when you are close to your ideal weight, as breast size and shape can change with weight fluctuations. For the same reason, after you get your implants, you should stick to healthy eating and exercise habits to maintain a stable weight. If you do gain weight again in the years after your surgery, it won’t affect the implants themselves. But it might change the balance of your body’s proportions.

Relatively small weight gains — 10 to 15 pounds — won’t significantly impact your breast size and body proportions. But larger gains could bring disappointment with the look of your augmented breasts. If that happens, the best solution will be to lose the weight again. It’s not a good idea to have implants placed or changed when you are over a healthy weight range.

Learn More About Breast Surgery Options in Beverly Hills

Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results, attracting patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

Calf Implants

Calf augmentation or lower leg implants cosmetic surgery is ideally suited when you wish to enlarge small or underdeveloped calves. The surgery is a safe and effective way to add body and shape to your lower legs. If you want to achieve more balanced and toned calves, you may consider calf augmentation.

The surgery is relatively less invasive and involves the placement of solid silicone or silicone gel implants within the lower leg contours. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Candidacy for Calf Augmentation

Women and men who are bothered by the appearance of “chicken” legs or naturally skinny lower legs could make good candidates for calf implants plastic surgery. The procedure is well-suited both for cosmetic and restorative purposes. If you have suffered from a loss of volume in the lower legs following an illness, infection, or a congenital defect, you could benefit from lower leg implants surgery.

In these conditions, a calf augmentation procedure will help in restoring the balance and symmetry between the legs. Body builders also seek calf implants surgery sometimes to achieve more sculpted and defined lower legs appearance. The cosmetic surgery has a relatively low risk profile and produces highly successful results when you work with a skilled surgeon.

Pre-Op Consultation

During your pre-operative consultation, your surgeon will explain to you the options and techniques available for lower leg implants surgery. They will discuss the benefits and limitations of calf implants versus other alternatives, such as lower body muscle training, regular exercises, and fat grafting calf augmentation. To determine your customized surgical plan, your surgeon will evaluate the following elements together with you:

Surgery Procedure

Calf augmentation cosmetic surgery may be performed at a surgery center or a hospital. In most cases, the procedure is performed using general anesthesia. Following anesthesia, your surgeon will create a discreet incision (usually made in the back of the knee). Through the incision, your surgeon will insert the calf implant below the gastrocnemius muscle or between the muscle and the fascia tissue.

Once the implant is securely placed and adjusted into position, your surgeon will close the incision with sutures and cover the site with bandages. You may have to wear a compression garment for about a week or two after your surgery.

Recovery

Post-op recovery after a lower leg implant surgery may take about one week. You will return home the same day after the surgery, but may have to use crutches for a few days until the healing gets better. You can resume most of your regular activities in a week, while avoiding putting too much strain on your legs. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.