SAFE METHOD OF THE POSTEROLATERAL CALF AUGMENTATION

The calf augmentation is usually performed to correct the shape of the medial part and to eliminate the so-called false curvature of legs. In 1.2% of all patients who applied for the calf reshaping, an additional augmentation of the volume of posterolateral part of the calf is required. The safe method of the posterolateral calf augmentation by placing silicone implants in the posterior fascial compartment over the lateral head of the calf muscle was developed and implemented. To install the implant, an access under the Pirogov channel was used, which prevents damage to the small saphenous vein and the medial and lateral cutaneous nerves of the calf. The method was used in eight patients. The safety and repeatability of the proposed method is confirmed. The proposed method was not accompanied by seromas, hematomas, paresthesia or other complications after implant placement. The author recommends the described method for practical application.

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