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Biogel or Biopolymer can cause secondary problems and thus I would avoid these as alternatives to calf implants.
Absolutely positively not ever never too many problems! Not FDA approved. Legs do well with calf implants.
Hydrogel is not approved in the US. Many problems have been reported with hydrogel in Europe and Japan. Consider fat transfer
Properly placed calf implants cannot be felt by the patient. Placement of the implants is very important because it defines the aesthetic balance of the legs. The implants get incorporated into the patient's body image to the point that patient's even forget they have had the calf...
Calf implants generally are not known to affect movement of your leg, but there are certainly no studies on calf implants and there effect on running speeds. Implants are controversial in competative sports, and generally placed for aesthetics. In placing calf implants, the muscle is not damaged...
Once in place calf implants do not move on their own. The implants are placed in a small, tight pocket with the intent of preventing movement.
Calf implants are a good option for patients with naturally small calves who want to create a fuller, more sculpted look in this area. They can also benefit patients who have congenital deformities or injuries in this area. The implants are placed through a small incision behind...
Hi. I have performed calf implantation for 6 years, approximately 1-2 per month. I use various shapes of soft-solid (ie non-gel) silicone implants and each model comes in various sizes. I choose the implants based on the patient's anatomy and his desired 'look':...
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...
