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Can steroids be used in the treatment of skinny ankles and legs?

sandra greenSep 8, 2017
my calf muscle( gastrocnemius) is fine its from soleus down that's like none existent would regional steroid injections help, systemic steroids would make me a monster and still do nothing for my legs (from experience)

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your calf implants.You can definitely have a larger implant placed - but how risky it is depends on how much enlargement you want. Your own surgeon needs to examine you to advise you. The look you have in mind isn't clear - an exam is needed to say if it is possible ...

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Nodas Kapositas, MD, PhD

My point of view is: 60 cc calf implant for your case is too small .You need calf augmentation revision surgery with at least 120 cc silicone implant to achive optimal results.Revision surgery is easier than the prior surgery.

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your trapezius muscle reduction.By partially separating the muscle from its attachment, that released portion of muscle will atrophy because it is not longer active. This can be applied to any muscle. Generally in men and in women, muscle bulk is good and builds ...

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