Dissatisfaction with the natural shape of their feet is a real problem for more than 20% of women around the world. Of course, not in all these cases it is a question of pathology. Often a woman only "seems" that her legs are crooked, too thin or too full. But there are cases when the need to correct the shape of the legs is obvious. Here you can not do without the help of a specialist.
In fact, the ideal shape of the legs is not an abstract concept. There are three main spindle-shaped defects of the inner contour of the legs. They are limited to the crotch, knee joints, closed together, an array of soft tissues of the lower leg (upper third) and ankles. It is the ratio of these parameters that makes it possible to say whether there is a need to adjust the shape of the legs.
General description of correction methods
All curvatures of the legs are divided into true and false. In the case of true curvature of the legs, it is a deformation of the shin bone. It can be O-shaped or X-shaped. The false curvature of the legs affects the features of the structure in the whole of the lower extremities and is manifested by an obvious curvature in the absence of bone deformation. False curvature is always associated with the distribution of soft tissues.
Correction of the shape of the legs with false curvature is easily solved by implantation of prostheses of smooth gastrocnemius muscles. Corrective osteotomy and external osteosynthesis make up the method of correcting the true, natural curvature of the legs. This technique not only eliminates the disproportion of limbs, but also increases growth.
The most radical method of correcting the shape of the legs is the method of corrective osteotomies when using compression-distraction synthesis by Ilizarov. The patient is in the hospital for 20-25 days, and subsequently observed outpatiently. The time of use of the special apparatus of external fixation varies from 5 to 8 months. This time depends on the degree of deformation and the expediency of lengthening a part of the limb.
Correction of excessively thin legs
Feet of the legs is corrected with the help of special implants, suturing during the plastic surgery. They consist of a strong elastic sheath and a more viscous filler gel, have an elongated shape. The thickness and length of the implants are selected strictly individually. On the legs, small incisions are made under the knees, the muscle tissues are released and widely separated, then implants are placed under them. They not only make up for the deficit of mass, but also correct the irregular shape of the leg muscles.
There are cases when the pathological thinness cosmetic surgery can not fix the defect. If the curvature of the legs is due to the bone, the shins often do not come together at all, forming a solid "hole" from the knees to the ankles. With considerable curvature of the bone, orthopedic help is needed, and, most likely, surgical. During the orthopedic operation, the shape of the bones changes, they are stretched and put in the correct position.
Correction of full legs
Full legs are a completely different job for the doctor. First, he will have to carefully understand the root cause of completeness. If this is a consequence of lymph flow and circulation, then the shape of the legs can not be changed by surgery. The implant will only increase the internal pressure on the vessels that need treatment.
If the fullness is associated with an excess in the fatty tissue area of the legs, then the patient will be shown liposuction. It is carried out in any part of the legs, even on the lower leg. Most often, liposuction is performed on the hips and over the knees. Before the operation, the surgeon determines the mobility and thickness of the fiber, and then chooses the type of procedure.
The most difficult thing is to eliminate the fullness of the legs, caused by powerful muscles. Muscle tissue is not subject to contraction, its removal will inevitably cause lameness. However, you can correct the shape of "pumped" calves and smooth out the abrupt transition from fat calves to thin ankles with the help of the same implants. In general, there is nothing impossible in the world of modern plastic surgery.