Shin plastic surgery. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Plastic surgery offers a range of possible operations that can help give (or return) the shin an aesthetic and attractive appearance. The specific type of surgery depends mainly on the purpose and reasons for the need for shin plastic surgery. The main ones are:
- augmentation plastic surgery, also called croruplasty, which uses silicone implants with a hard shell. Their structure and a special gel inside allow the implants to naturally copy the shape of real body tissues;
- correction of tissue contours, which is used for congenital defects and pathologies;
- reconstruction of the shin after an injury of varying severity. To also restore functionality, special inserts are used, less often - prostheses. It is necessary to seek help from a plastic surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon;
- fighting the consequences of an acute infectious disease that causes childhood spinal paralysis - that is, poliomyelitis;
- correction of the shape of the legs.
The last type of surgery can be performed using different methods depending on the nature of the defect (in which direction the curvature occurred and why) and its severity. So the most radical method of action remains osteotomy, in which a bone fracture occurs. In the future, the fracture heals correctly due to the implantation of special inserts into the patient's body. If it is necessary to simply correct a small O-shaped bend, the above-mentioned cruroplasty is used.
Procedure
Preparation
Before any form of calf plastic surgery, it is necessary to take blood tests: general type, coagulation and sugar level. It is also necessary to take an X-ray or ECG, check the functioning of the liver and kidneys.
Procedure of calf plastic surgery
The process of calf plastic surgery depends on which tissues will be affected. Thus, during cruroplasty, only the implantation of the implant under the gastrocnemius muscle occurs without interfering with the work of bones, muscles, tendons or blood vessels. If the essence of the operation requires more serious intervention, the plastic surgeon carries out excisions of the necessary tissues, implantation of a prosthesis and other more serious methods of influence. In order to restore functionality to the leg, an orthopedic surgeon works on the condition of the bones and joints in parallel with the plastic surgeon.
Most shin plastic surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, so the presence and monitoring of the patient's condition by an anesthesiologist-resuscitator is necessary.
Rehabilitation period
The rehabilitation course depends on the nature of the operation. If it included the restoration of the functional characteristics of the leg, then physiotherapy is also necessary. It is necessary to wear compression socks, and at first, excessive physical activity should be avoided.
Indications
Shin plastic surgery is indicated for deformation of this part of the body due to injury, severe illness or congenital defect. In the latter case, calf plastic surgery acquires an exclusively cosmetic function and is performed at the patient’s request.
Contraindications
Calf plastic surgery is contraindicated in the following cases:
- low blood clotting levels;
- liver and kidney dysfunction;
- diabetes mellitus.
Complications
At the site of the operation, suppuration and hematoma may occur due to damage to blood vessels during the procedure.
Prices and clinics
Calf plastic surgery is performed both in private plastic clinics and in medical general practice centers. The cost of shin plastic surgery depends on the type of surgery and the location where it is performed.
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