title: Calf augmentation.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Montellano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers