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27-year-old Man Got Calf Implants - Long Beach, CA

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I'm a 27-year-old man and I've been hiding my...

PeterJJ
WORTH IT$6,800
I'm a 27-year-old man and I've been hiding my calves with wearing long pants all my life. I feel like I'm the only guy wearing long pants at gym. I worked out my calves a lot but it seemed not working. So I decided to do something. I first searched for fat transfer. Unfortunately, I don't have that much fat to work with. So I decided to have implants to have a permenant effect. I came to Dr.Chugay who has 25-year-experience with implants. The whole process is pleasant and I don't feel anything in the procedure. When I woke up the procedure was done. But I have to say it is really hard to walk after the procedure. My it's only day 2 I feel pain but I don't know if the final result is expected or not. But when I looked into the mirror, I do like the shape of my current calves even though they are rapped with tape.

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Paul Chugay, MD, FACS

Paul Chugay, MD, FACS

Board Certified General Surgeon

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November 7, 2016
I'm glad you love your results. :) How long is your recovery supposed to take?
November 7, 2016
The Dr said I need 1-2 weeks
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November 7, 2016

Nice, that's not too bad!

November 11, 2016
I'm considering having the same procedure done in the LA area. Still trying to decide on the right Doctor. What made you decide to go with Dr. Chugay?
November 18, 2016
I just google doctors and found that he is quite experienced and have pilublished a book about the implants
UPDATED FROM PeterJJ
1 day post

Day 2 and Before pics

PeterJJ
Today when I woke up I feel more pain than yesterday. I texted the doctor and he said it is normal because the drug that lumps my calves is gone today. I didn't take any pain killers cause I think I can still tolerate it. It's just really difficult to walk. Hope after a few day I can walk normally. And I attached the before pics here.

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November 7, 2016
hello happy to get an your surgery ... u have USED crutches for walk? u have someone to help you get around? How many prosthesis placed? Use drains? And the pain bearable, suportable? And how is the sensation in the legs? sorry Many Questions His account is very important for I Set My Surgery ... your feet are swollen MANY ALSO? Desire A Great Recovery and always keep informed about your recovery the doctor asked you for directions after surgery... I can not wait to see the post...guood lucky
November 7, 2016
Hi Lucamf, I don't use crutches because I stay on my bed most time unless I need to go to the restroom. It helps when you first stand and stay for a while then start to walk. I was placed one medial prosthesis each leg and I don't use drains. The pain is getting slightly better. My feet are not swollen and the sensation is not that often, just sometimes.
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3 days post

Day 3 and after pics

PeterJJ
Today is day 3. When I woke up, I felt the pain is less and it's a little easier for me to walk now. I can not still fully stretch my legs but I think I will be able to after I take off the tape. Hope after one or two more days I can start to walk and drive because I still have to go to school. Here are some after pics. As you can see, the shape of my legs are way better than before though they are still wrapped with bondages. I can't wait to Tera them down and see what my new legs look like!

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November 18, 2016
Congrats! Great results so far! I remember this stage!it was hell! I had to constatly walk in cheap looking kitten heels for comfort! Whatever you do, do not think you've fully healed when the bandages come. It takes time for internal tissues to heal. I learned that the hard way but I'm happy now. All the best!