Calf augmentation

I present my experience with calf augmentation surgery for improvement of the contour of so-called "thin legs" due to hypotrophy of the gastrocnemius muscles and the local skin covering. A special type of silicone-gel prosthesis is placed between the muscle and its fascia. The space is cre...

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Published inAnnals of plastic surgery Vol. 27; no. 5; p. 429
Main Author Montellano, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1991
Subjects
Adult
Female
Humans
Leg - surgery
Postoperative Care
Prostheses and Implants
Silicone Elastomers
Surgery, Plastic - instrumentation
Surgery, Plastic - methods
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Summary:I present my experience with calf augmentation surgery for improvement of the contour of so-called "thin legs" due to hypotrophy of the gastrocnemius muscles and the local skin covering. A special type of silicone-gel prosthesis is placed between the muscle and its fascia. The space is created by a specific instrument I developed to perform the dissection. The introduction of the prosthesis is done through a 3-cm transverse skin incision on the popliteal line.
ISSN:0148-7043
DOI:10.1097/00000637-199111000-00006