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Procedure: Calf Implants
Useful information for patients on Calf Implants - enhancing the appearance of the calves (rear of lower legs).
Calf augmentation with implants improves the size and appearance of the calf area of the lower leg by inserting a silicone implant producing a cosmetic enhancement.
Useful Information
Ensure you consider all aspects of a procedure. You can speak to your surgeon about these areas of the surgery in more detail during a consultation.
Length
This procedure takes approximately one and a half hours.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia, epidural blockage, or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia are used.
Inpatient/Outpatient
This is an outpatient procedure.
Additional Information
Mild to moderate temporary discomfort and swelling, mild bruising.
The implant may need to be removed and/or replaced to treat problems including: implant rupture, formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular contraction), which may cause the calf to feel tight or hard, bleeding, infection and implant misplacement.
The patient must wear a compression bandage for two weeks after the surgery and avoid exercise for several weeks. The patient should not consume alcohol after surgery. Alcohol consumption may be resumed after three weeks. Bruising and swelling should be gone after several weeks.
The outcomes vary from patient to patient; however, the overall effect is the enhancement of the calf size for an improved appearance.