Introduction
Calf implants usually consist of silicone gel and are inserted into the fibula. In addition, there are implants made of firmer, more rubber-like material. They are designed to withstand both the muscular load on the leg and external influences such as minor injuries and contusions.
In addition, they should above all visually enlarge the calf and have an even surface. For this purpose, smooth-walled implants are used, which are available in a smaller size and shape for women, as well as somewhat wider and more extensive for men. The implantation of calf implants falls within the scope of plastic surgery and is performed surgically.
The implantation material corresponds to that of a breast augmentation. The calf transplantation, as well as the Po implants are more and more in demand nowadays and are constantly being developed. The implantation of silicone cushions into the calf is often done for aesthetic reasons.
There are diseases that result in an extreme narrowing of the calf muscles, this is called calf hypotrophy. Among the congenital diseases are clubfeet, spastic paralysis or the so-called spina bifida, which is a malformation in the sense of an occlusive disorder in the area of the spine that can also affect the spinal cord. In addition to the congenital diseases, there are also acquired calf hypotrophies, i.e. reduced or absent development of the muscles, which can occur due to polio or bone inflammation. Other traumatic causes are burns, contusions, complicated fractures or even nerve injuries through which the muscles regress. Even bodybuilders who are not satisfied with the development and shape of their calf muscles despite intensive muscle training often consider calf implants.
Pretreatment
Before a surgical enlargement of the calves is performed, it is advisable to have a detailed medical history and a preliminary examination by the treating physician. The patient’s ideas and wishes should be compared with the realistic treatment goals to be expected. It is also important that the patient is informed about the risks of the operation and about alternative treatment options.
If the patient then decides to undergo the operation, an appointment for the operation should be planned. About two weeks before this appointment, the patient may need to stop taking some medications. This is especially important with blood-thinning medication and painkillers. Furthermore, the patient should not consume alcohol or nicotine during this period.