Calf augmentation with new solid silicone implants.
Calf augmentation has been standardized by the use of banana-shaped silicone gel implants for almost 20 years. Capsule formation and resulting distignement, dislocation, gel bleeding, and implant rupture are rare but unpleasant complications. A new implant of solid silicone (McGhan, Santa Barbara, CA, USA) in the anatomical shape of one belly of the M. gastrocnemius placed subfascially appears to overcome these problems.
Lemperle
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Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Markus Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany.
Kostka
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers