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Other than exercising the calves vigorously, and often times this fails purely due to the genetic limitations of growing this muscle, calf implants made of shaped soft semi-solid silicone are the only reliable, predictable, permanent option currently available. Glad to help.
I just did lower leg augmentation with fat grafting last week. This may work very well for you.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of fat grafting andliposuction procedures each year. Look for great reviews and great before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Three main ways. 1 - Exercise 2- Fat injections 3 - Calf implants.If exercise fails, seek consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.
Thank you for your question about calf implants.This is a difficult question and may need a combined approach,If you carry weight around your torso, liposuction with implanting the fat into your hips, thighs and calves would be a first step,If there is not enough fat for that, considering...
Thank you for your calf implant question.This is a common problem with a solution,See a Board Certified Plastic SurgeonDiscuss the pros/cons of either a supersoft silicone implant over the medial and lateral head of the gastrocnemius musce Or liposuction with fat transplants.For this...
Strength training to build the existing muscle may be of limited value. Calf implants can be placed if unsuccessful.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your questions and photos! I Suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon who you can have a consultation with. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOak Brook
Thank you for your question about calf implants, correction of the genu varum and differential leg lengthening.Differential leg lengthening can be a simple matter of joint replacement or a complex, staged orthopedic procedure,You need to find an outstanding academic-affiliated orthopedic group...
Recent approach for calf implant is the endoscopic calf augmentation and placing the implant under the muscle is one of the key feature of endoscopic calf augmentation and this is usually strong enough to undergo the physical stress of sporting activities. After the...
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