Calf augmentation with autologous tissue injection

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Calf asymmetry and lean calves can lead to body image concerns.
• Surgical options include silicone prostheses, silicone injections, or autologous fat/tissue grafting.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of autologous fat and tissue cocktail injections for calf augmentation.
• To assess patient satisfaction and complication rates associated with the procedure.

Main Methods:

• Autologous fat tissue was harvested under general anesthesia, processed via centrifugation, and injected into different tissue layers.
• A tissue cocktail was prepared by mincing dermal, fascial, and fat tissues.
• Injections were performed using cannulas, with potential for repeat treatments at 3-month intervals.

Main Results:

• 77 patients underwent calf augmentation between 1992 and 2003, with 1-8 years of follow-up.
• 87% of patients reported good improvement, and 13% reported moderate improvement.
• Minor irregularities were corrected with a second injection in 12 patients; no infections were reported.

Conclusions:

• Autologous augmentation and shaping provide scar-free, durable outcomes for calf contouring.
• The procedure demonstrates a high patient satisfaction rate with a low complication profile.
• The technique allows for touch-up adjustments to optimize results.