Sheila Simmons of New York had always been insecure about her disproportionately thin calf muscles before she decided to embark on an increasingly popular form of cosmetic surgery, calf augmentation.

Calf augmentation is designed to add structure and shape to the calf through silicone implants or liposuctioned fat cells that are transferred from other areas of the body.

While silicon implants have sparked some controversy regarding the risk of infection, the fat cell transfer is typically safe, effective, immediate and lasting in results. Silicon calf implants have shown to have significantly more complications including severe infection and moving implants.

Sheila’s surgeon, Dr. Leonard Grossman claims that he performs roughly two-dozen calf implants each year on men and women who are unhappy with their leg proportionality.

The patient, once too self-conscious to wear skirt and other leg-exposing attire, was back on her feet and wearing a skirt on the same day of her surgery.

Calf augmentation typically costs about $3000. If you have questions or concerns regarding calf implant surgery, contact a cosmetic surgeon near you.