In addition to calf implants with gel filling, there are also implants that are solid, i.e. made of solid material.
These implants can be customized, which can be particularly advantageous in the case of calf deformities caused by injuries or operations. Corresponding companies manufacture these calf implants using a plaster cast, so that the assessment of the required shape is quite accurate.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of solid or gel-containing implants?
Advantages of silicone gel implants
- more favorable
- Less effort during production
- As they are soft, you can often hardly feel them.
- No plaster cast necessary
Advantages of solid calf implants:
- Individual shapes can be produced
- They can also be trimmed during the operation.
Disadvantages of standard implants:
- only prefabricated molds
- No molding possible during surgery
Disadvantages of fixed implants:
- Very firm and therefore often palpable
- Significantly more expensive
- more complex to manufacture
- Plaster cast required
At the Yuveo Clinic Düsseldorf, we mainly use calf implants with silicone gel filling.
