Is Calf Augmentation Worth It for CMT (Charcot Marie-tooth Disease) Sufferers? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Is Calf Augmentation Worth It for CMT (Charcot Marie-tooth Disease) Sufferers?

I have the neurological disorder, CMT, which has left my calves very thin. I'm 37 now. I am considering getting this done, but would like to know if implants would look normal on my calves considering the CMT.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by UNCWGirl in Wilmington, NC
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Correction of thin legs with Calf Implants

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) causes loss of muscles, as you have in your calves. Fat transfers require you to have excess fat and they absorb in time. Given your photos, two very small soft silicone calf implants in each leg should give you a nice result - if you can accept significant but subtle improvement. Your surgeon should discuss this with your neurologist first - to be sure every physician helping you agrees with the surgical plan. Best wishes! more
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UNCWGirl 19 Nov 2012
Thank you for the advice! I got calf implants in November 2011. The surgeon put 1 small implant in the back of each leg. He said the other sizes wouldn't fit. I am wondering if he could have placed 2 small ones in, possibly in back of leg and side. I don't know if that's possible. The recovery was VERY painful, especially in the back of one knee. I didn't take pain pills though, for anyone considering this. I was not expecting a huge calf, but the result was less than desirable. There is a small change. I will post photos if I can. The total cost was around $6300! Yes, expensive, but at least I don't need butt implants! That's even more!

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