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Calf implant removal. Any suggestions?

Television1Jul 11, 2016
I'm getting my calf implants removed as they are too big for my legs and look and feel unnatural. They are also not symmetrical. How long does recovery take? Will it be powerful? Will i be left with saggy skin?

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Dr. Robert H. Hunsaker, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 13, 2016
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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your calf fat transfers.Fat transfers can be done and are quite safe.The results are unpredictable - between 40-70% of the fat survives.You are likely to need 2-3 procedures to see a significant improvement.Always consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Best ...

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Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

It all depends in the calf implant size chosen and how small or tight your calf tissues are. Four calf implants (two in each leg) can be safely placed in most patients as long as the size they have chosen is not too large. 

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Ryan A. Stanton, MD

 Any and all surgery leaves a scar however the location as well as the patients genetics are big determining factors and how inconspicuous scar result is.  Most scars, including calf implants scars, require a full year and a half to two years to fully mature and blend in with the surrounding s...

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