Calf Implants

Patients whose lower legs are much thinner than normal for various reasons, patients with a disproportion between their thighs and calves or an asymmetrical difference between the two calves, or patients who wish to enhance the contour of their calves can consider calf augmentation.  

Calf augmentation takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on the preferred method and the anatomy of the target area.

While each patient needs to be individually assessed, fat grafting may be more suitable for correcting the problem in one calf and achieving symmetry between the two legs. If implants are preferred, it is also possible to support these with additional fat grafting.

Fat grafting is an appropriate approach in alignment problems such as bowlegs, asymmetrical calves, or in cases where there are depressed areas in the calves. Fat grafting may also be preferred as complementary to implants. Since the person's own fat tissues are used in the fat grafting method, there must be enough excess fat in the body.  

The permanence rate of fat grafting varies from person to person. Some of the injected fat is expected to dissolve within one year. Therefore, repeated procedures may be needed to maintain the volume increase in the calf.  

The fat grafting method has a faster and easier recovery process compared to calf implants.

Patients can return to their daily routine in about a week.

Edema and bruising are normal after the operation.

A compression garment is recommended for six weeks to help shape the calves and minimize edema.

During this period, it is crucial to avoid movements such as crossing legs and heavy sports activities that will strain the calves.  

The implants used to increase the volume and definition in the calf area are filled with cohesive silicone gel. Their shape mimics the natural shape of calves and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

The implants placed in the calf during the operation are wrapped by the connective tissue and fixed in the pocket where they are placed. This connective tissue acts as armor, keeping the implant from shifting or becoming displaced. However, the implant may get dislodged in case of trauma. 

Returning to the daily routine after surgery can vary between 1-3 weeks, depending on the patient. 

You can start walking on the day of the operation. However, it is recommended to wait for one month for more strenuous walking exercises and three months for running.

After the operation, numbness, and edema may be observed at the surgery site. These problems disappear completely within approximately six months to one year following the operation.

A compression garment should be used for six weeks to support the shaping of the calves as well as to prevent bleeding and edema. For the first week following the operation, it is recommended to elevate calves with pillows during sleep.

In addition, heavy physical exercise and lifting heavy objects that will cause excessive muscle activity in the calves should be avoided for three months.  

Although the incisions will be quite visible immediately after the operation, they gradually fade and approach the color of the skin within six months to two years.

Calf implants are not suitable for people who actively engage in sports. Heavy physical activity brings risks such as pain or slipping, rupture, and dislocation of the implants. Fat grafting may be a more suitable option for these patients. 

The prices of calf surgery vary according to the anatomy of the patient and the preferred method. To learn whether you are a good candidate for this procedure, see before and after pictures of other calf augmentation patients and get a price range, please schedule an appointment with us on Whatsapp +90 552 822 23 21