Calf implants. Is it safe to go bigger?

Question

a couple of years ago i had calf implants and i love the results. they are very natural and i have had no problems. i got two implants lateral and medial on each leg. based on my aesthetic goals years later i have come to realise that i actually want my medial part of my calf muscle larger than the lateral. to almost make the leg as a whole to look straighter and have more if a inward direction. is it safe to go one larger in the medial area with a implant? or it is it too risky

John McFate, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It actually is very reasonable to increase the size as you are discussing.  The calf area is limited on how much volume can be added depending on the individual.  Your first calf augmentation has now in essence expanded the area and you may be able to accomodate a larger implant that you could not have previously.  
Even despite this, there are still recommendations on how large of an implant should be used particularly when augmenting the medial and lateral areas of the leg.
Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that is particularly experienced in calf augmentation
Good luck!

Calf implants. Is it safe to go bigger?

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