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Calf implants
Exercise alone can sometime fail to give you the proportions and solidity that you have worked hard to achieve. Also known as calf augmentation, this popular procedure uses implants to improve the aesthetic shape and size of your calf. It can also balance out any disproportions or deformities in the legs, whether they are natural or due to an injury or disease that causes muscle deterioration. Most often only one implant is needed on the inside to enhance and proportion calves.
The procedure usually takes 1 ½ to 2 hours and is carried out under either general or local anaesthetic. The surgeon will make an incision into the appropriate area and insert a silicone implant that sits snugly on top of the muscle. While your legs may feel a little stiff for a few weeks following the surgery, you will be walking around after only a few days.
One of our specialist surgeons would discuss all the options and talk you through the procedure to ensure that you can make a fully informed decision about anything you choose to have done.
Frequently asked questions
How is the procedure performed?
Local nerve blocks are administered as well as regional spinal anaesthesia combined with medication that shrinks blood vessels and capillaries to reduce bleeding. A 1 ½ to 2 inch incision is made in the natural crease behind the knee and the implant is carefully inserted into this space to ensure the implant lies correctly.
Will there be any discomfort following this procedure?
Following surgery patients generally report mild to moderate discomfort which is easily controlled with medication. Varying degrees of swelling, bruising and firmness subside in the days and weeks ahead. The first 24 – 48 hours after surgery consist of bed rest with the legs elevated to reduce swelling. Short walks to the bathroom and other short distances are permitted.
Are stitches used for this procedure?
There are usually no external sutures to remove and dissolvable sutures are placed below the skin surface to help avoid marks and optimize healing.
Can I exercise after this procedure?
After 48 hours light walking is encouraged, with more routine walking and activities progressing in the first and second week. Normal walking and non-strenuous activities usually start at 3 weeks after surgery, but can vary.
Strenuous activity such as bicycling, jogging and leg exercises must be avoided for eight weeks to allow more complete healing around the implant, which prevents shifting and displacement. The skin will begin to stretch, relax and lose its shiny appearance in 2-4 weeks.
How long will healing take?
Complete healing takes time and patience taking up to one year. It can take this long for scars to soften and fade.
What can I expect to pay for this procedure?
Price £4,000. Please note: a non-surgical treatment and product package is included in the cost to assist with optimum healing.
