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 Both men and women may desire
surgical improvement of the contours of their calves. For men,
calf augmentation is often requested to enhance the appearance
of calves as one is developing a muscular physique. In these men
the calf areas have not responded as well to weightlifting and
muscle development as have the other areas of body. Calf
augmentation is then requested to bring the calves into more
symmetry with the rest of the body. Other men and women will
have a genetic predisposition to thin calves and will desire a
more rounded and fuller, even muscular, appearance to the
calves.
Calf augmentation is achieved
using a pair of implants in each calf. This surgery is performed
as an outpatient but occasionally requires one nigh of
postoperative hospitalization. The incision is made horizontally
in the creases at the back of the knees. The implants are placed
above the muscle to give a natural appearance. Patients will
have some difficulty with ambulation and may require assistance
in the form of a walker for one to two weeks. Most patients will
take off at least two weeks from work. Sometimes the patients
will make arrangements so that they can work from home a week
following the surgery. Exercises involving the legs will not be
resumed for at least four weeks. Active runners may find that it
is at least eight weeks before they are able to return to
running. The results of the operation will be more toned and
muscular looking appearance of the calves at both rest and
during activity.
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Craig Mark Person, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
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Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
7501 Greenway
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Phone:
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Fax: (301) 345-9290
Email: Drcraigperson@aol.com
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