Aumento de pantorrillas con implantes subfascial

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the present study is to analyze the calf augmentation surgeries performed by the main author, describing patients` clinical characteristics, types of implants used and details of the surgical technique with subfascial pocket. Material and Method: A retrospective observational study of a series of 19 patients who underwent bilateral calf augmentation for cosmetic reasons in a private clinic in the period 2009-2018. Results: All patients consulted for slim cosmetic legs, an internal calf augmentation was performed with bilateral implants. In 78% of cases, a symmetrical based implant was used and 22% asymmetric based implant. There were 2 minor complications. Discussion: It is necessary to have a greater variety of implants that combine different measures of length, width and projection that are adapted to the variable anatomies of each patient. Conclusions: Subfascial pocket silicone implant technique is satisfac-tory with good results and few complications. Its success depends on the correct balance between pocket and implant. It seems that there is not yet a variety of adjustable implants for each patient on the market.