Are Calves Really in the Realm of the Gods??

I want slim calves

Today, Forena Clinic has come to take a close look at

the mysterious area of the calves.

Let’s go in right away~!

Even though I really worked hard on dieting,

there’s absolutely no change in my calf thickness...

Compared with other areas, calves are a body part that is difficult to slim down with exercise or dieting alone.

That is also why they are called the realm of the gods.

Calf?

It is classified as the area from below the knee joint to above the ankle joint, and more precisely refers to the back part.

[The front part is the shin]

What makes up the calf

Bones _

Tibia - located at the front of the leg, it is the main bone that supports body weight.

Fibula - located behind and to the outside of the tibia, it is relatively thin and long, provides an area for muscles to attach, and helps stabilize the ankle joint.

Muscles _

The most important factor in determining calf thickness.

Gastrocnemius - located on the outermost side of the back of the calf, this is the muscle commonly called calf muscle bulge.

It generates explosive force when walking or running and spans both the knee joint and the ankle joint.

Soleus - a broad, flat muscle located deep beneath the gastrocnemius.

It plays an important role in endurance activities such as walking,

and together with the gastrocnemius forms the triceps surae of the lower leg.

Achilles tendon - the tendon where the gastrocnemius and soleus join and attach to the heel bone.

Why calves get thicker

Calf thickness is mainly determined by three factors: muscle / fat / swelling,

and it is also influenced by lifestyle habits or illnesses.

1. Muscle development

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles at the back of the calf develop, making the calf bulge more noticeable.

Poor walking habits / posture [crossing your legs, standing on one leg, etc.] can disrupt body balance and

stimulate and develop only certain calf muscles.

2. Fat accumulation

This is when fat accumulates in the calves due to excessive body fat.

3. Swelling and cellulite

Because the calves are at the lowest part of the body, swelling can easily occur when blood and lymph circulation is not smooth. However, when swelling becomes chronic, it mixes with fat and turns into cellulite, which does not go away easily and makes the calves thicker.

4. Other causes

In some cases, the shape or size of the calf muscles is determined congenitally.

Why won’t slim calves happen?

If we list the reasons,

Low proportion of the fat layer -

Compared with the thighs, the calf has a lower proportion of subcutaneous fat.

Therefore, even with liposuction, the effect on reducing thickness may not be significant.

Use of essential muscles -

Calf muscles are essential for basic everyday movements such as walking and running.

The less frequently a muscle is used, the more it atrophies and shrinks in size, but

the calves have no choice but to be continuously stimulated during daily life.

Limits and side effects of muscle reduction -

For muscular calves, there is a limit to size reduction,

and if the muscles are reduced too much, there may be insufficient strength when walking,

which can lead to problems with gait.

Difficulty managing swelling and cellulite -

Swelling and clumped cellulite are fiberized after mixing with waste products,

so they do not go away easily and require continuous management.

Appropriate calf procedures?

Calf Botox

Muscular calves

By paralyzing the muscles and inducing atrophy, it reduces calf bulges and smooths the line.

Calf liposuction

Fat-type calves

By directly suctioning out fat cells, it permanently reduces the size of calves with a large amount of fat.

Fat-dissolving injections / contouring injections

Fat-type and swelling-type

By injecting medication that breaks down fat and promotes circulation, it improves fat and swelling.

Today, at Forena Clinic, we looked into calves, the realm of the gods.

I sincerely hope this was helpful.

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