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Subdermal Implants to Raise Calf Tattoo
asked 1 year ago by brianandkids in Bangor, ME
Latest answer by Glenn Vallecillos, MD
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Tags: tattoo
Hi, I'm going to have a subdermal implant put in my calf area that will be used to raise and accent part of a tattoo I have in that area. I'm looking for a source to build the shape and what you recommend it be manufactured from. It is a tattoo and implant that are in honor of my two children who have Autism and are very tactile. Thanks! Brian
3 answers to Subdermal Implants to Raise Calf Tattoo
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Los Angeles Calf Implants
Hello Brian,
At our practice we prefer Spectrum Designs Medical silicone implants. I would not recommend a subdermal implant placement as there are several related risk including extrusion, and soft-tissue necrosis.
Best,
Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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CALF IMPLANTS SHOULD BE SUB FASCIAL AND NOT SUBDERMAL
I do not recommend getting subdermal calf implants as i believe there are higher risks for complications such as :
extrusion
visibility
palpability
skin necrosis (loss)
and loss of sensation
among others.
i recommend silimed calf implants. they also have a custom kit.
i don't think the manufacturers matter that much. the placement matters more.
if you want to have maximum visibility and palpability:
subdermal is the way to...
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Carlos Cordoba, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Supplier of custom made solid silicone implants
I’ve used custom made implants from Spectrum Designs Medical. They carry both solid silicone blocks that may be carved to a specific shape and custom made solid silicone implants that are created using a moulage kit. The blocks come in 3 types: soft, medium and firm.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon