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Calf lipo-reshaping.

Roberto Hoppmann¹, Manuel Meruane, Dante González

¹Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tabancura Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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Calf liporemodelling using fat grafting offers a safe and effective alternative to silicone implants for calf augmentation. This procedure provides lasting aesthetic improvements with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Calf augmentation and remodelling are increasingly common surgical procedures.
Traditional calf reshaping often involves silicone implants, posing surgical challenges.
Lipoinjection (fat grafting) presents a reliable alternative with minimal scarring and lasting results.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of liporemodelling for calf reshaping.
To assess the aesthetic and functional results of fat grafting in the calf.
To determine the safety and patient satisfaction associated with calf liporemodelling.

Main Methods:

A series of five patients (three female, two male) underwent bilateral calf liporemodelling between 2009 and 2011.
Follow-up ranged from 6 to 18 months, with calf perimeter measurements.
Magnetic resonance imaging was utilized in two patients to assess fat graft localization.

Main Results:

An average of 126.8±21.2 cc of fat was injected per calf.
The average increase in calf perimeter was 2.8 cm.
All patients reported good aesthetic outcomes and high satisfaction, with no significant complications.

Conclusions:

Calf liporemodelling is a viable and recommended technique for reshaping the lower leg.
Fat grafting provides a safe and effective method for calf augmentation.
The procedure offers a favorable alternative to traditional calf implants.