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Calf implants are placed
in order to increase the size of the calves
to make them more full and muscular. It
involves making a small incision behind the
knee and placing a pliable rubber implant
next to the calf muscle, making the calf
muscle bulge out more. The appearance is
often quite natural, even during exercise,
and it is often possible to return to all
normal activities.
This surgery can usually be performed as an
outpatient, and you can go home immediately
after the operation. It can be done under
local anesthesia, but most people choose to
have sedation, to make them drowsy and more
comfortable during the surgery. It generally
requires approximately one hour per calf.
The incision for placing the implants is
quite small, and is in the thin skin behind
the knee; pain after the surgery is
therefore quite tolerable. There is
discomfort in walking for a few days,
similar to the muscle ache felt after a
vigorous workout. During the surgery, of
course, the area would be numb, and it would
not hurt at all.
All surgery has some potential risks,
including the risks of bleeding, allergy to
the anesthetic, and infection. In this
surgery, serious complications are quite
rare.
All surgery has the risks of scarring,
bleeding, and infection. The health risks
from these are relatively minor in this
surgery, although any of these problems
could necessitate removal of the implants.
Your calves will be pretty sore for the
first few days after surgery, and you may
want to stay home from work.
Most normal activities can be resumed within
a few days, although your legs will be stiff
and sore. You should avoid strenuous use of
the legs for at least 6 weeks in order to
give things a chance to heal up properly.
What benefit could I expect from the
surgery?
If you are self-conscious about your calves,
then this surgery can open up many new
possibilities for changing your image, and
can allow you to show off your legs in
shorts, bathing suits, etc. As with most
cosmetic surgery, the benefit you derive
will depend upon the change in attitude that
you will have about yourself as a result of
the surgery.
The results are often quite long lasting,
but you should view this as a temporary
augmentation. You may have some problems
with the implants or with your legs in the
future, which would necessitate removal of
the implants. (With age, the circulation in
the legs gets less, and you will probably
want to remove the implants if you start to
have problems with your circulation).
The information on this web site is only
intended as an introduction to this
procedure and should not be used to
determine whether you will have the
procedure performed nor as a guarantee of
the result.
The best method of determining your personal
options is to schedule a personal
consultation with Dr. Makki. He will be able
to answer specific questions related to your
situation.
Please don't hesitate to call for any
questions that you might have
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