Calf Region Corection
Calf prosthesis are products making part of the same category as the mammary implants, and contain cohesive silicone gel. Their shape varies, being usually fusiform or in the form of “half moon”.
There are many options of size and projections to satisfy each patient. The use of calf implants is a procedure that records the highest degree of satisfaction due to it solves for good the problem of “bracket” feet.
The incision is performed at the level of a natural wrinkle located on the posterior side of the knee (in the popliteal area). The scar will be very less visible in this area.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take until I can walk?
Walking could be resumed within few days since the surgery. Due to the implants are inserted between shin muscles few days of walk rest are needed.
Walking on 5 cm heels may be resumed, although heels must be worn for more than one month following the surgery. It is also required that the area is banded with elastic strips or the patient wears a medical elastic dress for 2 months after the surgery.
What does the post surgical care consist of?
Right after the surgery you'll remain under medical surveillance for 24 hours. Next day, upon dismissal you'll receive some prescriptions for antibiotic, anti inflammatory and antialgic treatment to be followed for 5 to 7 days.
The suture threats are removed after 12 to 14 days and then the patient is allowed to wash the area with worm water and soap. After all crust has fallen special products for scar remodeling could be applied on. UV exposure is forbidden as long as the scar is not mature.
Which are the contraindications of the practice?
Considering that this procedure takes long time, general anesthesia is required. Serious cardiopulmonary diseases which carry an anesthetic risk are contraindicated to this surgery.
Serious dermatological, contagious diseases, cachexia and sugar diabetes represent also contraindications to the performance of such surgical procedure.
Which are the risks of the surgery?
Immediately after the surgery there are infection risks, wound dehiscence, massive bleeding, major inflammation, etc. Remote risks include pathological scarring, asymmetry, implant migration, capsular contracture as in the case of
breast increase with silicone implants, etc.
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Although the treatment is very efficient, 1% of the patients do not obtain the results they want!