How risky is a fat transfer to the calves?

This is not well defined procedure and risks may be as extensive and dangerous as for BBL. Calf implants are much more predictable solution. Calf grafting requires real expertise which is not so broadly available; be carefull. Good luck.

Please keep in mind that a physical exam is always first necessary before providing any final surgical recommendations. Depending upon the physical exam and the patient’s goals, inner and/or outer calf implants may be necessary to best balance out the leg shape and symmetry. Commonly both women and men patients aesthetically benefit the most from having both inner and outer implants placed.

Very few plastic surgeons specialize in this operation so you may have to travel a long distance to one that does.

Other than favorable genetics combined with rigorous consistent exercise, there is no other way to augment or restore (in the cases of genetic or aquired disease/trauma) the calf muscles besides calf implants. I do not recommend fat transfer to the calfs for several reasons: 1) it is highly unlikely that the fat will survive in this area, 2) the dying fat may get infected and likely infect the implant as well, 3) whatever fat does survive may be lumpy-bumpy and uneven with the opposite side. Bottom line, fat transfer will NOT work, period! About the same can be said about “fillers” with the addition that they have a high potential for migration when injected in large volumes such as this.