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Although soft semi-solid silicone implants work very well for calf augmentation, i do not recommend placing an implant in the ankle region. Similarly i do not recommend injecting any filler material or fat for ankle augmentation because of either poor longevity and/or serious complications. Glad to help.
You may be acandidate for calf augmentation. Calf implants are a form of muscle enhancementsurgery designed to improve leg contour. Through small incisions, implants canbe inserted to create improved calf definition. It’s even possible to use yourown fat to increase the size of your calves andlegs, so that nothing artificial may be needed to correct a naturaldeformity or to increase the size of the leg. I recommend making an appointmentwith a board certified plastic surgeon who can review your surgical optionswith you in detail.
Fat injection may be the only possible treatment for your problem. But be aware of the fact that there are definitely more than one procedures necessary to get a decent result. The area is not as receptive for fat injections than other areas as the breast.Please talk to your plastic surgeons about this!Good luck!best regards,G Huemer
If you have enough fat to harvest, fat injections can be done around the ankles and lower calf areas. While not all fat will survive, I have found that procedure to be moderately successful with no complications other than some prolonged swelling of the injected areas. The problem for some people with very skinny lower legs is that their bodies are often very thin as well and have little to no fat to harvest.
Large calves may be due to either bulky muscle, heavy underlying bone and/ or fat. While it is difficult to assess the cause of your problem from the photographs, a skilled board certified plastic surgeon should be able to determine if the bulk of your problem is because of abnormal fatty...
Over the years calf implants have changed; they used to be firm and not blend in the tissue as well. Your surgeon did nothing wrong. That was the state of the art with those implants 12 years ago. Today calf implants are made with a softer solid silicone and feel quite natural.
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
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