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What procedure would make my calves and ankles larger? (Photo)

back to 50'sJun 5, 2016
I am bowlegged just below the knees and at the ankles. Is there any type of surgery or procedure that would enlarge my calves and ankles and also fill in the area just below my knees where the bowing is very noticeable. thank you

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Answered on Jun 21, 2016
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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your thin legs.This is a common problem - we don't all have the legs we would like to have.One cannot change the sized of ones knees, feet or ankles but calf implants t will help to balance your legs, improve the shape and draw attention away from the parts you don't...

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

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,...

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Ryan A. Stanton, MD

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...

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