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Proper sizing for calf implants?

NyLa08May 29, 2015
What is the correct way to measure your existing calves? Should you measure your calf muscle in a relaxed position? Or on your tip toes/flexed? Obviously, flexed will result in a shorter measurement. Just trying to get some help in determining my sizes and choosing the correct sized implants

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