Achieve Sculpted Calves With Expert Calf Implants

The calf muscles can often take years of exercise to develop into a full, desirable shape and size. Even with much dedication and discipline in working out, many people experience poor results because they simply do not have the genetics to achieve the calves they desire. While women often want accentuated curves from calf implants, men generally seek them to simply increase the size and mass of the lower leg, giving the appearance of hours of gym time spent working out the calves.

Calf Implant Procedure at a Glance

  • Procedure time: 1-2 hours
  • Cost: $4,000-$6,000
  • Length of recovery: 4-6 weeks
  • Addresses: Lack of calf definition
  • Can be paired with: Liposuction
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How Do Calf Implants Work?

Soft but solid calf implants are made of form-stable silicone. The implants are surgically inserted into the lower legs to enhance the medial and lateral heads of the muscle. The implants are placed beneath the fascia covering the calf muscles, specifically the gastrocnemius.

While most men increase both the medial and lateral heads of the calf muscle during calf implant surgery, most cases of obvious muscle imbalance or trauma to the lower leg require augmentation of only one head. The implants can be inserted through a small incision in the back of the knee, and recovery can take up to a month.

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Calf Implants for Men

Many men come into Dr. Michael Eisemann and Dr. Bradley Eisemann’s office asking for the largest calf implants possible, even though this may not achieve the best cosmetic result. It is essential to evaluate balance and proportion with the rest of the body before deciding on the size of the implant, as it is easy to overdo it without proper consideration and planning.

Calf Implants for Women

Many women feel their legs are less attractive because of minimal calf muscle definition. The lower legs can be enhanced with the placement of carefully selected calf implants, with the surgery performed by two of Houston’s most acclaimed plastic surgeons, the father-son team of Dr. Michael Eisemann and Dr. Bradley Eisemann.

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Who Is a Candidate for Calf Implants?

Calf implants may be right for men and women in at least average physical condition, in good health, and dissatisfied with the size and appearance of their calf muscles. This cosmetic surgery can achieve the following:

  • Add volume to thinner lower legs for a more sculpted look
  • Give the appearance of well-developed calf muscles
  • Create a more appealing leg contour
  • Add definition to the lower legs
  • Correct a muscle size imbalance

Calf Implants Before & After

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What Is the Calf Implant Recovery Time?

Calf implant surgery at Eisemann Cosmetic Surgery Center is an outpatient procedure in which you return home the same day. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for at least a month after surgery while you recover, giving the muscle and skin tissues time to heal.

Your skin may appear shiny and tight until it stretches around the calf implants, and slight bruising and swelling may take a few weeks to a month to recede. While recovery can be slightly uncomfortable while the incisions heal, and the lower legs adjust to the added pressure, most men and women are extraordinarily pleased with the results of calf implant surgery at Eisemann Cosmetic Surgery Center.

Why Choose Us for Calf Implants?

At Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center in Houston, your calf implant procedure will be performed by an experienced surgeon in the hospital under general anesthesia.

Our two plastic surgeons offer an outstanding level of individual care and bring advanced surgical skills to every procedure. Dr. Michael Eisemann is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon with 30 years of experience, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Dr. Bradley Eisemann is board-eligible, has an exceptional eye for physical balance, and performs every surgery with precision and meticulous attention to detail. Both of our surgeons are caring, compassionate, and committed to the highest level of personal care and attention.

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