Leg re-contouring by using a new technique of partially removing gastrocnemius.
- Author:
Rong-sheng QIN
1
;
Xia WANG
;
Yu-zhe CHEN
;
Hong-bin XIE
;
Li ZHU
;
Bi LI
;
Yong-guang MA
;
Wei-tao YOU
;
Dong LI
;
Jian-ning LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cosmetic Techniques; Early Ambulation; Humans; Leg; anatomy & histology; surgery; Muscle, Skeletal; surgery; Time Factors
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(2):85-87
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate a method to partially remove gastrocnemius for improvement of the contour of the leg.
METHODSThirteen patients with bulked calf were undergoing the treatment. With a self-designed apparatus, the gastrocnemius was partially removed by placing the device in the muscle through an incision in the popliteal fossa. The follow-ups were carried out for 1-6 months.
RESULTSThirteen patients were successfully treated by above mentioned technique. The removed amount of muscle was weighted between 11 g and 201 g, averaged 77 g. All of the patients could be able to walk three days after the operation. But, the normal walk had to take 1 month after of the surgery for recovering. The function of the ankle joint was not obviously influenced.
CONCLUSIONThe above mentioned technique is a safe and effective method for re-contouring the leg.
