My calves are different sizes due to my club foot at birth. I wold like to get calf implants in my right calf to balance out the uneven look. When I resume exercise after, will my “normal” calf muscles on the left still grow faster than my right calf muscles and the uneven look come back? Or will both muscle groups grow at the same Paste from then? Thankyou!!!
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July 13, 2018
Answer: Calf implants for club foot and postop muscle growth.
The implant goes inside the fascia around the calf muscles, making it very tight until the fascia gradually stretches. High heeled shoes help during the early stages after surgery. I expect this will settle down with more time
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. Not sure I co...
Thanks for your question and the photos you provided. It is difficult to know your specific surgery plan without examining you myself. But if you are healthy without major medical problems, you should consider calf implants. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, but they...