Calf implants can look very natural when their size, shape, and placement complement your lower legs. Once healing is complete, the goal is for the added volume to blend with your existing calf contours rather than appear separate from the muscle. The implants themselves are silicone, so they won’t feel exactly like natural muscle when touched.
Miami, FL, is home to Cosmetique Cosmetic Surgery Center, where Dr. Robert H. Hunsaker has practiced cosmetic surgery of the face and body for more than 25 years. He’s board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
What Makes Calf Implants Look Natural?
A natural result starts with choosing an implant that fits your anatomy. Calf augmentation isn’t simply about making the lower legs larger. The implant should create proportion between the calf, knee, ankle, and thigh.
Cosmetique uses soft, solid medical-grade silicone implants placed just beneath the fascia, the connective tissue covering the calf muscle. Dr. Hunsaker may also custom-carve solid implants when a more specific shape is needed.
Placement matters, too. Because the implant sits beneath the fascia rather than directly beneath the skin, it can create a smoother transition into the surrounding leg.
What Do Calf Implants Feel Like?
A calf implant is made to add volume while remaining relatively soft, but silicone and muscle are different materials. You may notice that an implanted calf feels firmer than natural muscle when you press on it.
During early recovery, swelling and tenderness can temporarily affect how the calf looks and feels. As those symptoms improve, you’ll get a clearer sense of your postoperative result.
How Long Does It Take for Calf Implants to Settle?
Swelling and bruising are expected after surgery, so your calves won’t show their final contour right away. You’ll typically keep your legs elevated during the first couple of days.
Walking normally without stiffness usually takes about three to four weeks. Most strenuous exercise and sports remain off limits for roughly four to six weeks, after which most people can return to their usual activities.
Learn More About Calf Implants in Miami, FL
Your anatomy and the amount of volume you want will play a major role in how natural calf augmentation looks and feels. For more information about surgery with Dr. Hunsaker at Cosmetique Cosmetic Surgery Center in Miami, FL, contact us at 305.279.4700.
