Aesthetic calf augmentation with silicone implants

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2002 Nov-Dec;26(6):490-2. doi: 10.1007/s00266-002-1016-z.

Abstract

So-called "skinny legs" are commonly held to be aesthetically negative in both men and women. Taking care of one's body in terms of aesthetics is a practice that is continuously spreading and being refined to the smallest details. Indeed, a leg with underdeveloped muscles, lacking a sculptured look is considered to be unattractive and therefore deserving of surgical correction. The present article illustrates a surgical technique for correcting this marginal, yet valid, aesthetic complaint as well as the relative indications, methods, and preliminary results that have been obtained in 11 patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg*
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Silicones*

Substances

  • Silicones