Doesn’t smoke or can quit smoking before the procedure (nicotine raises the risks of surgical complications and hinders healing).
Has realistic expectations about the outcomes of calf implant surgery.
Do calf implants come in different materials and sizes?
Calf implants are often made of medical-grade silicone. This soft, rubber-like material has the look and feel of muscle. You can choose between solid silicone calf implants or ones filled with silicone gel, as breast implants have. A benefit of solid implants is that your surgeon can sculpt them into the desired shape before insertion. Sculpting isn’t possible with gel implants.
There are also different shapes and sizes. Your surgeon will take measurements of your legs before the procedure to select the best implant shape and size. You may get one or two implants in each leg.
Most people get the same calf implants in both legs to ensure symmetry. But individuals with muscle imbalances may need different-sized implants. Bodybuilders may also want different calf implants in each leg for a more dramatic look. You and your surgeon can discuss the calf implants most likely to help you achieve your goals.
What other procedures may take place with a calf implant?
Your healthcare provider may recommend body contouring procedures to achieve the look you seek. These procedures may take place at the same time as the implant surgery. For instance, you might get liposuction to remove fat deposits from your hips, butt and thighs.
Some individuals get a fat transfer or fat grafting procedure to give even more volume to their lower legs. After using liposuction to remove fat deposits, your surgeon injects the purified fat cells into your lower legs. You may need more than one fat transfer procedure to achieve the desired look.
Treatment Details
Who performs calf implant surgery?
A plastic surgeon performs calf implant surgery. This medical doctor specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Calf implant surgery is most often done as an outpatient procedure, which means you go home afterward. The procedure may take place in a surgical suite at your healthcare provider’s office, surgical center or hospital.
What happens before calf implant surgery?
You should follow your healthcare provider’s instructions on how to prepare for calf implant surgery. You may need to:
Get a physical exam and blood tests to ensure you’re well enough for surgery.
Get photographs taken to help your healthcare provider plan the procedure and compare before-and-after results.
Fast (not eat or drink) for a certain period before the procedure.
Not take certain medications before surgery, including vitamins and supplements.
Take antibiotics to lower the chances of postoperative infection.
Quit smoking.
What are the types of calf implant procedures?
