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Endoscope-assisted calf reduction in Orientals.

I G Kim1, S H Hwang, J M Lew

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. kiming@email.hanyang.ac.kr

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|September 15, 2000
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A new surgical technique allows for calf contouring by partially shaving the gastrocnemius muscle, effectively reducing calf circumference and improving aesthetic appearance without significant complications.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Body Contouring

Background:

  • Oriental women often have shorter legs and thicker calves compared to Caucasian women.
  • Prominent calf muscles, rather than subcutaneous fat, contribute to calf size and shape.
  • Existing aesthetic procedures like liposuction are ineffective for muscular calf reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel surgical method for aesthetic calf contouring.
  • To address the challenge of reducing muscularly prominent calves.
  • To offer a practical solution for individuals seeking calf reduction.

Main Methods:

  • A surgical technique involving partial shaving of the gastrocnemius muscle through small incisions in the popliteal fossa.
  • Dissection of the crural fascia to access and reduce prominent medial and lateral calf muscle bellies.

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  • Careful attention to avoid injury to the medial cutaneous nerve and saphenous vein.

    • Main Results:

    • 115 calf reduction procedures were performed between October 1994 and June 1998.
    • Postoperative circumference reduction ranged from 3.0 to 7.0 cm in the most prominent areas.
    • Prominent muscular contours were effectively eliminated with no major complications reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Partial gastrocnemius muscle shaving is an effective and safe method for calf contouring.
    • The procedure successfully reduces calf circumference and improves aesthetic appearance.
    • Postoperative ankle power remains near preoperative levels, indicating functional preservation.