Following massive weight loss or bariatric surgery, some patients experience persistent looseness and sagging of the calf skin that does not improve with exercise or time. While many areas of the body are addressed during a total body lift, the calves are often overlooked, leaving a small but meaningful group of patients dissatisfied with the appearance and contour of their lower legs.
For patients troubled by excess calf skin after weight loss, Dr. Agha has pioneered an advanced calf reduction technique specifically designed for post–bariatric patients.
This procedure focuses on removing redundant skin while maintaining the natural shape and function of the lower leg. The incision is strategically placed along the inner aspect of the calf, where it remains discreet and well concealed—similar in placement and philosophy to the incision used in a vertical thighplasty.
The goal of calf reduction surgery is to restore a firmer, smoother, and more proportionate calf contour that complements the results of prior body contouring procedures. This surgery may be performed as a standalone procedure or incorporated into a comprehensive post–weight loss surgical plan, depending on the patient’s individual needs and goals.
Dr. Agha is an industry leader. Whether it is your face, breasts, or body, over the past 20+ years, Dr. Agha has pioneered multiple worthwhile plastic surgery procedures that focus on creating definition and 3-dimensional results.
While most plastic surgery techniques are designed for 2-dimensional correction, Dr. Agha has been working on creating contour and shape in the third element of dimension. His pioneered procedures include the high-definition tummy tuck, high-definition mommy makeover, dermal bra-suspension breast reshaping, and what he calls buttocks aug-shaping. Dr. Agha has also written extensively on nutritional optimization of plastic surgery patients. As a result of his contributions, Dr. Agha has appeared as a faculty member at five annual meetings of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons to teach other plastic surgeons as an expert.
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