Calf liposuction is an effective way to improve the appearance of your lower legs. By removing excess fat and sculpting the area, this procedure can give you the legs you’ve dreamed of. However, you can’t just assume there is nothing you need to do after your surgery. You have to continue putting in the work to maintain the results you’ve achieved. So, here we’ll take an expert look at how to keep your legs looking good after you leave the clinic.
Listen to Your Surgeon
Perhaps the most important thing to remember when it comes to maintaining your results is to listen to your surgeon. Your surgeon will give you valuable advice before and after your procedure. You need to pay close attention to this information and follow the instructions closely. The instructions will involve wearing your compression garment at the recommended times. It will also involve restricting your exercise for a specified period. If you don’t adhere to this advice, you’ll risk harming the results. For example, if you don’t wear your compression garment, you’ll delay your recovery. Also, the final result may not be as good as you hoped.
Attend Your Follow-Up Appointments
You can’t assume that liposuction is the end of the matter. You will need to continue attending your follow-up appointments. This will allow your surgeon to assess your progress. It will also allow you to raise any concerns and ask any questions you may have. If you fail to attend, you could be putting yourself at risk. Your surgeon won’t be able to spot any potential problems before they get worse.
Exercise and Diet
One key factor when it comes to maintaining your lipo results is to exercise and eat well. You cannot expect to eat lots of fatty, sugary snacks and maintain your shape. You must eat a healthy, balanced diet with lots of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. You must also take the time to fit workouts into your schedule.
In the early days after your procedure, you should avoid strenuous exercise. But when your surgeon advises, you can start doing light exercise. After around four to six weeks, you can return to a more strenuous workout regime. Aerobic or cardio workouts three times a week help burn fat. Meanwhile, weight training for your legs will also help to keep your calves in good shape. Walking, using a treadmill, cycling, and doing specific lower body exercises will guarantee your calves stay looking good.
If you don’t take these steps, you’ll find that you will gain weight again. While the fat may not return to your calves, it could return elsewhere in your body. This could lead to a disproportionate, lumpy appearance that could require further surgery to correct.
Choosing the Right Surgeon
One effective way to maintain the results of your procedure is to choose the right surgeon in the first place. A highly skilled, experienced cosmetic surgeon will be able to produce the best possible outcome. Not every surgeon is capable of carrying out calf liposuction. Some may take a conservative approach and fail to remove enough fat. Or, sometimes, they just produce a poorly defined lower leg.
When you choose Dr. Su at Artlipo, you can be sure you’re in expert hands. With years of experience, Dr. Su is leading the way in the field. If you visit our website, you’ll see many images of successful calf lipo procedures. This will show you the impressive outcomes he can achieve. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help. We look forward to helping you achieve beautiful calves.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
