Calf botox – Most effective way to get slimmer calves

Botox has been one of the most popular non-surgical procedure out there, and for good reasons. It can smoothen your wrinkles and laugh lines, transform squarish jawlines to v-shaped, and even slim and contour shoulders. And now as summer approaches, many turn to calf botox to get their legs ready for short dresses and bikinis.

Yes, you’ve heard us right, botox for the calves. In fact, calf botox has been popular among the Koreans and now, this trend has become widespread as more people become aware of what botox can do to your legs. So if you have thick calves and are looking to better fit into your knee-high boots, calf botox is going to be on the top of your to-do list.

What is calf botox?

First up, we all know what botox is, don’t we? For the sake of those who don’t, botox (botulinum toxin) is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyses your muscles when injected. And when used in small doses, it actually benefits you both medically and cosmetically. Countless studies have shown that when used correctly, botox is a very safe drug with very little side effects. It is in fact, being used for medical purposes such as muscle movement disorders, excessive sweating, migraines, eyelid spasms etc.

Undeniably worldwide, botox is most popular for its use for aesthetic purposes – to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and even to contour your jaw line. But these days, dermatologists have come up with a new use for botox – calf botox. Botox, when used on your calves, can actually help slim thick calves, sculpt and smooth that area. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?

How does calf botox work?

Most of the time, thick calves are usually muscles instead of fats. Some of us naturally have thick calves due to genetics, while others due to continuous physical exercises and a lot of walking. Botox, when injected into the calf muscle that is responsible for bulkiness, causes your calf muscles to relax and in turn, causing it to shrink in size.

Over time, as the muscles move less, your calf size shrinks and becomes thinner, giving the appearance of slimmer legs. And not to worry, calf botox only affects a small proportion of your superficial calf muscles, so it will not restrict normal calf function, nor does it negatively affect your ability to walk or run.

Pros & cons of calf botox

Most people generally tolerate botox well. Its results and effectiveness are miraculous, while its side effects, uncommon. Unless you are one in a billion who is allergic to botox, you will definitely enjoy and love the results. Moreover, there are no issues with long term use as well.

In all honesty, the only really con of botox would be that its results are temporary. But do avoid botox if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from neurological conditions.

How long does the procedure take?

Calf botox procedures typically take less than 30 mins to perform. Your dermatologist or aesthetic doctor will first apply numbing cream to the targeted areas so that it will be painless. In fact, most of the time is spent waiting for the numbing cream to take effect. That’s why they call it the “lunch break procedure”.

There may be a little bit of bruising and swelling at the injected areas, but don’t worry – it will go down in a few days. And you can immediately resume your daily activities after your injections.

When can I see results?

It can take up to 2~3 weeks for noticeable results. In addition, results will continue to develop gradually to produce a slimmer and more contoured appearance of your calves.

How long does results of calf botox last?

Results from calf botox typically last from 4~6 months. But the longevity of results vary according to your lifestyle as well. Especially if you have a habit of frequently exercising your calf muscles or are constantly walking, you might find its results fading away faster than expected.

Most importantly, make sure you find a board certified doctor or dermatologist who is specialized in botox and other aesthetic procedures. Because you will need a specialist who can accurately judge the size of your muscles, and is experienced enough to know just how much is the right amount of botox to inject in order to produce the desired results.