Cosmetic doctor Bart Biermans in conversation with Maaike van Furrow: "Calf Botox is already a hype in America and Asia, and it seems this trend is now also making its way to the Netherlands."
From a smooth forehead to slender lower legs: Botox is versatile. "New is its reducing effect on the lower legs. By treating your calf muscle with Botox, you can make your calves up to two centimeters smaller."
The procedure only affects a small part of the outer muscle fibers. This means you can walk normally after the treatment, with the result that you can fit into your boots again without problems. "Until recently, narrowing your calves required complex surgery. With the help of Botox, you reduce the activity of your calf muscle, which decreases the circumference of your calves."*
Fat Calves
The treatment is short but powerful. "The calf is a large muscle group. On average, half a vial of Botox per side is needed to reduce excess muscle. Also not entirely unimportant: the treatment is painless and involves few risks."
In any case, you don't have to worry about ending up in a wheelchair. "The calf muscle is an isolated muscle. The chance of other muscles being affected by this treatment is negligible."
It is highly unlikely that you would inject too much Botox into your calves. "The procedure only affects a small part of the outer muscle fibers. This means you can walk normally after the treatment. The functionality of the calf muscles is maintained; you only reduce the circumference."
The biggest risk is that you might be disappointed afterward. "The result is subtle; the circumference of your calves will decrease by an average of one to two centimeters. And you also need to take into account that it takes some time for your calf muscle to decrease in volume."
The result typically lasts for 3 to 6 months. "To prevent your calf muscle from increasing in volume again, it is necessary to return regularly for a touch-up."
Reducing Bulky Calves
Getting rid of fat calves with Botox is not cheap. "The price per zone varies per clinic, but on average you pay 350 to 500 euros for this treatment."
To make a free appointment, you can contact us at 020-4638668 or via info@bodyclinic.nl.
Source: furrow.nl
