Mr Omar Tillo
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Calf Implants
At a Glance
Do you feel like you have underdeveloped, undertoned calves? Feel like they are out of proportion to the rest of your body? Do you find yourself trying to hide your calves beneath certain types of clothing? If this sounds like you, you may benefit from calf implants.
Don’t want an implant but still want larger calves? Centre for Surgery also offers fat transfer to calves.
Anaesthesia type: ClearSleep™ Procedure time: 2 - 3 hours Recovery time: 1- 2 weeksAbout
Calf implants allow you to have more toned, larger calf muscles, without having to spend endless hours working out and increasing your diet. Calf muscles are one of the most difficult areas to tone and gain muscle mass, and sometimes exercise and diet will make no difference. Some people may even have underdeveloped calves due to a birth defect, injury or simply from ageing.
Calf implants use a silicone implant to increase the size and shape of your calves. Once inserted, the implant should feel the same as a natural calf muscle will. Calf implants can be custom made to ensure you have the muscle size you desire.
Candidates
Candidates for calf implants are those who:
- Want to boost their self-image and confidence
- Feel they have underdeveloped and undertoned calves
- Were born with deformities, or obtained deformities from an injury
Procedure
Calf augmentation using implants is performed using ClearSleep™ anaesthesia as a day case and takes approximately 2-3 hours. An incision is firstly made in the crease behind the knee. The surgeon will then create a suitably sized pocket for the implants, and the implants are then inserted above the muscle of the calf.
The surgeon may insert one or two implants per leg depending on your specific needs. There may be a need to insert drains during the procedure and these are usually removed 2-3 days later.
Mr Omar Tillo is also a specialist in 3D designed custom-made implants for those with a degree of calf atrophy.
Recovery
The calves will now be in proportion with the rest of your body, particularly the knees and ankles.
As calves are such a prominent part of the body that are often on display, this procedure is very successful in boosting the confidence and self-esteem of patients.
As the procedure involves an incision, you will have a scar located behind the knee. This location is inconspicuous and the scar will not be prominent. The scar may be more noticeable directly after surgery, however, with time it will fade in colour and size and be less visible.
After the procedure, you will have to wear a compression garment, which will help to reduce swelling, keep the calves in shape and speed up the recovery period. This may have to be worn for up to six weeks.
You may need to take up to two weeks off work, however, this will vary depending on your own recovery and what type of employment you undertake.
You will need to avoid any strenuous physical activity for six weeks. After two weeks you will be able to resume light activities.
FAQs
Calf implants are a day-procedure and is performed under ClearSleep™ anaesthetic. You will not need to stay overnight.
Calf implants generally take around 2-3 hours.
Yes – post-surgery support stockings are fitted at the end of surgery to help control swelling and reduce movement post-operatively. This should be worn day and night for the first three weeks.
You will feel pain and discomfort for five to seven days. Your surgeon will be able to recommend appropriate pain relief medication which you can take during this time. You can resume your normal activities after two weeks, however, you will have to avoid strenuous physical activity for six weeks.
Why choose us?
Surgeon-led and managed care throughout for a truly personalised approach
Our innovative ClearSleep anaesthesia technique
Comprehensive aftercare programme
Financing options available
Our Consultant Surgeons
Verified Patient Reviews
We searched for many different surgeries to perform my procedure but the center for surgery really stuck out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the receptionist Gregory and surgeon Omar were highly professional, welcoming and made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Dexter Montgomery
20:14 25 Apr 18
Old implants removed and replaced, plus silicone granules removed from right armpit. My previous surgery was done over 20 years ago. (I never really had any breast tissue, so I had the implants to look normal). One implant had erupted and both had capsulated. I was never told they had a shelf life! When I first arrived at the clinic in Watford, ( I never went to th Harley St surgery) I was quite dubious about the whole set-up. The Surgery is right in the middle of a Business Site and it seemed like some sort of Back Street Butchery. (I hope this review will put people's minds at rest when they first arrive) It actually didn't help much that I had to wait an hour because the surgery that day had overrun, however, after talking to Omar Tillo and seeing how clued up he was on my situation, I began to relax. It didn't stop me going on-line to Google him and everything else about the practice, but it was all good. On the day of the surgery, I met with Mr Tillo again. I also met everyone else who was going to be in theatre with me and they all came to me individually to explain their roll. It was very comforting and reassuring. The surgery was quite lengthy and took several hours. I hadn't decided what size implants to go for pre surgery as my old ones were so distorted and out of place, so I left it with Mr Tillo to make the decision once the others had been removed. It is now 3 weeks since the implants were replaced and I am delighted with how I look and feel. The size and shape are perfect for me. Nothing weird or huge; I'm on the wrong side of 50 now so am not looking for glamour, just normality. The post surgery is superb. My coordinator, Naz, is very efficient and can't do enough for me. The incision in my armpit where the silicone particles had to be removed is probably the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure, but most of you won't have to worry about that. I got a sick note for work purposes without any fuss at all, so over all; worth every penny! Don't let your first impressions put you off :-) Good luck.
Nina
14:43 02 Jun 18
Had a BA and uplift with Mr Tillo amazing MR Tillo knew what I wanted the staff where so lovely and looked after me the after care is excellent I would definitely recommend centre for surgery and would go again I’m so pleased thank you so much
Dee Catton
10:09 15 May 18
If you don't know about Omar tillo you should HES AMAZING at his job.. I went for bbl and at present I'm 9 days post op and loving my results. I must also review gregory .. my co ordinator .. Gregory your one of the most wonderful people out there you hsve gone above and beyond for me to make sure The dates the times were right just for me .. this is an AMAZING company with AMAZING staff.. so much so I'm going for a consultation in 8 weeks for breast surgery ...
Bryanna buswell
11:39 23 May 18
Highly recommend. Very professional and friendly staff.Had my BA and everything went smooth and good. I would choose this place over and over again for all the plastic surgeries.
Melania Ciurea
13:45 13 Mar 18
I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks and 4 days ago. It is something I had been considering for a whilst now that I have completed my family. Also the excess skin and fat was getting me down. I went to another consultation in Harley Street which was 15 mins where the Dr examined me and told me he could do the work and his secretary than called me with the price, it was very rushed. I found Dr Tillo searching the net and after reading his reviews I called his office and spoke with Naz, she was very friendly, explained their procedures and arranged an appointment for me to meet with him. I met Dr Tillo in his Watford clinic, I felt at ease with him straight away. Dr Tillo examined me and than explained what the procedure would involve. I had a few questions and he was very patient and explained everything fully and clearly, I never felt rushed at all.On the day of my operation I was excited. Dr Tillo’s staff were All lovely and so was the anethesist who explained everything and next thing I knew I was asleep. When I woke up it didn’t even feel as if though I had had an operation! My husband picked me up , I was given pain killers and it was explained that I would need to keep my compression belt on and drains would be removed after two days.I went home a very happy lady!!!As days have passed I have healed very well with no complications, I am so pleased with my new tummy, I know it’s good esp since my 3 year old doesn’t think there’s a baby in there anymore!I cannot Thank Dr Tillo and his staff enough!!
Hanna
17:13 19 Jul 18
Dr Tillo and his team are fantastic. Nothing has been too much for them!!I was told my tummy tuck would cost £17,000 at one clinic and £13,000 at another. It was considerably cheaper here. I'm not one to go for 'the cheaper options usually, as I tend to think you would get a cheaper result. But Dr Tillo pointed out that I didn't need all the work doing that the other places had said I did!! They were using my body to make money! Due to his honesty, and his non judgemental view, I left feeling confident that he was the man I needed.I am only a week out and thrilled to bits with my result so far. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Irwin
08:33 16 Aug 18
Very welcoming and professional, Mr Tillo,his team and Nikesh the PA.
Joshua Alexander
12:22 17 Aug 18
