Discover calf slimming procedures at Skin Medical
Calf slimming treatments at Skin Medical utilise Botox is a medical procedure that can help slim down the appearance of bulky calf muscles and achieve a more aesthetically pleasing look to the legs that lifestyle changes and exercise alone are unable to deliver.
The procedure involves injecting Botox (botulinum toxin) into your calf muscles, specifically targeting the gastrocnemius muscle. The Botox works by temporarily paralysing the muscle, which leads to a shrinking of the muscle over time. This reduces the bulkiness of the calves. The procedure typically includes:
An initial consultation with your practitioner to discuss your expectations, concerns and suitability. Your practitioner marks the injection sites on the calf, and administers the Botox into the targeted muscles using fine needles.
When performed by your qualified and experienced doctor at Skin Medical, calf slimming with Botox is considered relatively safe. However, as with any medical procedure, there are potential risks and side effects, including:
Mild pain or discomfort at the injection site.
Temporary bruising or swelling can occur.
Muscle weakness, which is the intended effect, might impact activities that rely on strong calf muscles.
Putting your trust in a qualified and highly experienced physician like Dr Sabika Karim for a treatment of this nature is critical, and like with all our treatments is subject to an in depth consultation.
The procedure itself is relatively quick, taking no more than 30 minutes. However, the results are not immediate. The slimming effect typically becomes noticeable after a few weeks to a couple of months as the muscle gradually atrophies. The full results can take up to 3 to 6 months to be fully appreciated.
PROCEDURE TIME: 30-60 MINUTES
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS: 1
ANAESTHETIC: LOCAL
SIDE EFFECTS: BRUISING, SWELLING
RESULTS: IMMEDIATE
DURATION OF RESULTS: 6-12+ MONTHSOur welcoming team are here to guide you through every step of the process. You can reach out to us by email, phone or send us a call back form.
