Calf reduction using radiofrequency means sclerosing the muscle using electricity and heat via several small skin punctures.
This can be done to varying degrees, but must usually be done under general anesthesia. Essentially, the muscles are burned, resulting in partial necrosis (dying tissue).
Small effect of calf reduction
However, there is still plenty of residual tissue, so that the effect is less than with gastrocnemius removal.
Internal scarring
However, there are fewer or smaller scars on the skin. However, the internal scarring of the gastrocnemius muscle should not be overlooked. Therefore, calf stretching exercises are necessary for many weeks to prevent excessive muscle shrinkage.
Furthermore, due to the increased trauma, significantly more severe swelling can be expected after calf reduction using radiofrequency, which can last for weeks to months.
Advantages
- Small inconspicuous scars on the skin
- Less loss of muscle strength in the short term
Disadvantages
- Internal scarring of the muscle
- Longer swelling phase
- Less effect, as the gastrocnemius muscle remains.
- Healthy muscle tissue is destroyed.
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