Calf Implants

Many individuals have disproportionately small calf muscles despite regular exercise. In this situation calf implants can improve the size of calf muscles and produce attractive and shapely legs. In this procedure an incision is made behind the knee in an existing skin crease through which a calf implant is inserted to sit on top of the existing calf muscle. Calf implants are firmer in texture than breast implants and come in a variety of sizes depending on the requirements of the individual. Occasionally this procedure may be combined with other cosmetic operations such as liposuction or thigh lifts to improve overall leg shape. Calf implant surgery requires a general anaesthetic either as a day case or overnight stay.