Traditionally, be it facial rejuvenation or body transformation, surgery was seen as the only available option to doctors and patients. However, Botox has made tricky procedures such as calf slimming or calf reduction not only possible but also a more preferred non-surgical alternative.
Body reshaping and sculpting treatments are quite popular in the field of cosmetics and aesthetics. Moreover, a remarkable shift is seen from surgical to non-surgical solutions for a variety of aesthetic concerns.
Similarly, calf muscles also become an area of aesthetic concern if they are:
To address such issues were usually invasive methods such as calf reduction surgery and calf liposuction.
However, Botox therapy has served as a simpler, safer, and more effective alternative to calf slimming surgery. The credit goes to the consistent research in the field of medicine and aesthetics, as well as in the potential of Botox therapy.
Calf surgeries were first performed in Korea to solve the problem of many Asian people having short and muscular calves instead of the ideal 32-34 centimeters. Furthermore, the proper treatment depends on:
Muscle resection is the most severe and extreme of the calf reduction treatments. Also, the treatment gives mixed results. In this procedure, removing a part of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calves takes place that is responsible for the bulky look.
The right patient for this treatment is unhappy with the look of their legs and wants instant and long-lasting results. They also have congenitally thick legs, as well as acute calf hypertrophy.
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Calf liposuction, such as using ultrasound, can help patients who suffer from outsized calves as a result of excess fat. Liposuction in the calf area helps reduce fat and tighten the skin.
Ultrasound liposuction emulsifies fat before suctioning it out of the treatment area, making it easier to remove. This is particularly useful for areas with bigger volumes or denser fat.
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, liposuction is more helpful on the upper portions of the legs, such as the thigh area.
When done on the lower parts of the leg, liposuction is less effective, and its slimming effects depend on leg length and skin elasticity.
Furthermore, not everyone is a suitable candidate for leg liposuction, especially those with large amounts of loose skin, such as those who have lost a lot of weight.
Selective nerve blocking is another procedure to slim down large calf muscles. Calf neurectomy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that includes removing nerves that control the calf muscles.
The lower leg muscles begin to weaken and shrink as the calf muscles receive fewer signals to move.
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This nonsurgical treatment damages the nerves in the calf muscles using radiofrequency energy. This causes the muscles to shrink and appear slimmer with time.
Moreover, RF energy can also heat fat cells in the calves, causing them to die and be drained naturally over time.
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Botulinum toxin is a toxin produced by a species of bacterium. It is dangerous in greater concentrations. Very small, weak dosages of Botulinum toxin is used to treat face wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin is a toxin that interrupts nerve signals that cause muscles to contract when injected. The muscles relax, which reduces wrinkles. This effect lasts 3–6 months on average. After this period, the muscles begin to move again, and wrinkles appear.
Even though Botox injections are less invasive than surgical procedures such as:
They can still deliver dramatic and long-lasting results for clients who want slimmer, sculpted lower legs.
Moreover, Botulinum toxin treatment may be a simple and safer option to contour large calf muscles. Unlike surgery, the treatment does not disturb the client’s daily life and has a minimal healing period.
The gastrocnemius muscle is the most superficial calf muscle responsible for the calf’s mass and definition. Botox, using a number of syringes, is injected evenly throughout the gastrocnemius muscle.
The muscles are selectively weakened, and as a result, their volume decreases as they stop contracting with the same strength as before the injection. Furthermore, there is no restriction of the calf’s muscle activity. Hence, there is no loss of the function of the muscle.
This entire process may take up to an hour. However, it may take at least two treatment sessions to achieve visible results.
Also, the patient will need to schedule maintenance treatments.
The major aim is to collect all of the information needed to select the best treatment option for your patient. Also, a clinical assessment is important to customize a treatment, even in the case of Botox calf reduction.
What could have led to large calf muscles; exercise, sports, high heels.
Assess the patient from in front and behind standing and then rising up onto their toes. Photos are essential for supporting the consultation and for record keeping. If the bulky calves relate to hypertrophic or enlarged muscles then Botox may be a suitable treatment. Also, if the two gastrocnemius muscles are undefined on contraction then assess extent of subcutaneous fat. If this is the cause of their large calves then discuss diet, exercise and possible referral for liposuction. Mark the areas of the gastrocnemius causing maximum bulging.
Botox will weaken the superficial fibers of the gastrocnemius muscles causing them to atrophy through disuse. Depending on the clinical presentation, medial, lateral or both muscle heads can be injected.
Whilst the patient stands on tiptoes mark the areas of muscle bulk to be targeted. The patient should then be positioned supine face down. A 30G needle is adequate and typical doses are 50 Botox / 125 azzalure units per gastrocnemius. Injections are spaced around 1cm apart and if necessary gridlines can be drawn to ensure systematic placement of Botox.[/vc_column_text]
To reduce its strength, the calf muscle requires a high number of units of Botox. For face slimming, the masseter muscle usually requires, 25- 30 units per side (a total of 50 – 60 units). However, to slim down the calf muscle, far more units are needed than the bite muscle, at least 100 units for each muscle.
Practitioners like Botox treatment because of its minimum invasive nature and less risky outcomes. Moreover, the treatment delivers surgery like results, despite being temporary along with the need for regular maintenance.
Patients with enlarged calves secondary to subcutaneous fat are poor candidates for this treatment.
Counsel patients that initial treatments to debulk the muscles are typically every 3/12 and they may require three treatments to achieve the desired effect. Maintenance treatments are typically every 9-12 months but this could be dependent on lifestyle.
Contouring the calves can be unpredictable and uneven areas of flattening or bulging can occur depending on Botox diffusion. Furthermore, remaining bulky areas of the leg are usually address in the follow-up treatments.
Deep injections can lead to problems with leg weakness and balancing if diffusion into the soleus muscle occurs.
Botox injections are fairly safe and effective against muscle overgrowth and are also a preferred choice of doctors and patients alike.
With proper clinical assessments of the patients and their conditions and careful injection techniques, the treatment can deliver desirable results.
Therefore, aesthetic understanding and training become crucial to achieving maximum results and the patient’s content.
Harley Street Institute is one of the leading aesthetic training centres in the UK. The institute believes only in quality learning that is propped by professional training steered by top leaders in the beauty industry.
Through its variety of valuable hands-on training programmes and courses, HSI prepares you for all possible challenges. Our handpicked experts mentor and guide you from the simplest procedure to a task as daunting as calf slimming and body contouring.
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💭Have You Ever thought :
👉🏼What lies beneath the orbicularis oculi ?
👉🏼Why do I need to have the correct depth ?
👉🏼How to avoid an asymmetric smile, periorbital edema or a shelf like look at the lid/cheek junction ?
⚠️We all know that when treating crows feet, we are administering botox into the orbicularis oculi, and that there are complications but which and how?
‼️Too inferior or deep🟰 an asymmetric smile
(you’ve hit the zygomaticus minor muscle and major if you’re really too inferior!)
‼️Too medially 🟰 periorbital edema
(and you’re the periorbital region )
Located just underneath the skin, the orbicularis oculi has multiple origin and insertion points. A paired muscle, that overlies the periorbital region in a circular manner.
⚠️The wrong location, the wrong depth can result you injecting botox into a completely different muscle.
Welcome to the under eye region, an area of the face that can often show signs of aging such as wrinkles, hollows, and dark circles. Today, I want to share with you how fillers can be used to address these concerns by injecting them into different layers of the skin.
Using a needle, we can inject fillers into the dermis layer of the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This can help to smooth out the texture of the skin and create a more youthful and refreshed look. However, it’s important to note that injecting fillers into this layer requires specialized training and experience to ensure safe and effective results.
In addition to the dermis layer, fillers can also be injected into the bone to help address deeper hollows and shadows under the eyes. This technique requires a higher level of expertise as it involves precise placement of the filler to achieve the desired outcome.
Lastly, fillers can be injected into the fat compartment of the under eye region using a cannula. This method can help to add volume and smooth out any irregularities in the fat pads under the eyes. Again, specialized training and experience are crucial for safe and effective results.
Overall, the use of fillers in the under eye region can provide a non-surgical solution to address signs of aging and enhance the appearance of the face. However, it’s important to seek out a qualified and experienced provider who has received proper training in the use of fillers in this delicate area.
If you’re interested in learning more about how fillers can benefit you, please don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation. Let’s work together to help you achieve your aesthetic goals!
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The mentalis muscle is a facial muscle located in the chin area. It originates from the mandible and extends downward to the skin of the chin. The primary function of the mentalis muscle is to control the movement and position of the lower lip and the skin of the chin. It plays an important role in activities such as speaking, smiling, and pouting.
In addition to its role in facial expression, the mentalis muscle also helps to maintain the position of the lower front teeth and the shape of the lower lip. Dysfunction or hyperactivity of the mentalis muscle can lead to the development of chin wrinkles, which are vertical lines that appear on the skin of the chin. Understanding the anatomy and function of the mentalis muscle is important for healthcare providers when performing aesthetic procedures in the chin area.
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On this occasion my commitment to lifelong learning led me to Harley Street, London. I didn’t just want to be a good injector, I needed to be a great one so I needed to go where the great injectors were. 💉
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Huge Congratulations to Dale Rae for completing the Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine training program. 💫💫
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Aesthetic medicine is an art. It`s not enough to know facial anatomy or to be a good injector. The best aesthetic doctor has an artistic eye. Sometimes this is a skill that can be developed over years. Being able to assess a fa ce within seconds of walking into a room. Knowing exactly how injectables can be used for subtle and natural results.
The end result should not be obvious to an untrained eye.
It`s such a shame to see overfilled faces exaggerating proportions. When really, the main aims are to restore volume lost or correct natural imbalances.
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Huge Congratulations to @erikatydermatology for completing her Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine with us at the Harley Street Institute 💫💫💫
Our Aesthetic Fellowship is the pinnacle of training for those seriously interested in escalating their careers.
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As the years some procedures get unnecessarily more complicated without much added benefits. Risks / complications have increased: more inexperienced practitioners , inadequate techniques, increasing consumer demand for bolder augmentation.
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I am very interested in the calf reduction Botox procedure please can I have s break down of cost
Thanks
Katie
I want to reduce my calf.