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 implants
Procedure Calf implantation is a surgical procedure that must be performed in a hospital with an inpatient stay. The procedure can be performed under general anesthesia or anesthesia of the spinal cord. Depending on whether only the inner or also the outer part of the calf is to be enlarged, a different incision is made. … Procedure | Calf implants
Therapy alternatives In addition to the implantation of silicone implants, a transplantation of the body’s own fat can also be considered. However, this is rather a rarely chosen surgical method, as the calf does not look muscular and defined after the transplantation, but rather even and massive. The advantages of autologous fat transplantation are low … Therapy alternatives | Calf implants
Costs As already mentioned, the indication for calf implantation is usually a cosmetic treatment intended to trigger an aesthetic change. In these cases, the treatment is not directly medically indicated and therefore the patient is the sole payer for the operation, the inpatient stay, the pre- and post-operative examinations and the material costs. A routine … Costs | Calf implants
