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If you are concerned about your calves then implants may be a solution. Other than favorable genetics combined with rigorous consistent exercise, there is no other way to grow the calf muscles besides calf implants. Surgical prices vary by region, surgeon reputation, and surgical experience. However, very few plastic surgeons specialize in this operation so you may have to travel a long distance to one that does. The implants are made of soft semi-solid silicone rubber and placed surgically through a small (3/4 inch) incision in a natural crease behind the knee. All surgery comes with post-operative pain and recovery. For calf implants, the first two weeks after surgery is the most difficult time because walking is painful. Recovery usually progresses at a smooth steady pace from there. Glad to help.
Thank you for asking about your calf implants.You are right to plan ahead.To avoid the darkening of the skin from surgery, have your surgeon prescribe 4% hydroquinone and apply it 2 x a day to the area of the incision and of the surgery for 4-6 weeks BEFORE surgery.If you form thick scars,...
Essentially all implant procedures carry similar risks. Although calf implants are much more rare than breast implants, I perform calf implants relatively frequently ( about 2 to 3 times per month). Like any surgical procedure, as long as you go to a reputable surgeon that specializes in the p...
I agree with the other plastic surgeons, that you already do have significant improvement. You don't want your calves to be unnaturally large, and the size of the implant seems to be appropriate.The reason that the calf implants appear to get larger over time is that the implants are placed...
