I was reading a forum and someone mentioned that they may have fat grafting done a year down the track when their calf implants drop. Is this inevitable or just a possibility? Do the implants actually move down over time? I was under the belief that once healed in their pockets they are as secure and fixed in place?
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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...
