This refers to enlargement of the calves which is the back of the lower legs
Some people are born with calves of unequal size and may want this corrected. Others are embarrassed about the smallness or lack of definition of their calf muscles. These are usually men who may feel that their masculinity is brought into question.
Specially made implants are used to increase the size and make them more prominent
Through a small cut at the back of the knees, the skin of the calves is lifted up sometimes
with the aid of an endoscope (a special instrument with a small camera). The implants are
then inserted. Absorbable stitches are then used to close the wound
Usually an overnight stay will suffice
This will depend on the kind of job but most patients find two weeks off work adequate
Minor problems such as superficial wound breakdown and superficial infection can occur. Sometimes patients can develop other problems such as a severe infection and bad capsule around the implant necessitating removal and replacement.