A member asked:

I have a club foot and was wondering if you still were able to do the calf augmentation with fat procedure on me.

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes, is possible: Fat grafting of the lower extremities is difficult due to the edema and blood supply but can be performed. It may take multiple sessions and will require a donor site.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fat graft for calf: Calf augmentation is most commonly done with implants. I prefer to do it with fat grafting because it is a more natural look and has less complications. Additionally, if an implant is needed later on the increased subcutaneous tissue depth masks the appearance of the implant for a more natural looking result. It does require a period of bed rest and leg elevation.

Answered 2/20/2014

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Absolutely: Calf augmentation with fat was originally started by me in 1995 or 96 for patients with bilateral or one sided clubbed foot. The procedure that I have perfected provides permanent fat take with results that are either near or the same as the normal leg. You can visit my website for photos and communicate with hundreds of patients who have had the procedure successfully done.

Answered 3/1/2014

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