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The advent of the new era in human social evolution has once again resulted in an increased focus on body aesthetics. Just like the ancient Greeks, we adore physical beauty, whether knowingly or subconsciously.
Muscle augmentation is a viable alternative to spending hours and hours on weight lifting and aerobics, not only for those who crave perfection, but also for those who wish to attain simple balance or symmetry in their physique.
Wishing for a shortcut does not have to be construed as "laziness." For many people no amount of working out will secure the results they desire and deserve. There must be, nonetheless, a certain balance between a desire for improvement and perfectionism. One must be careful to get obsessed with one's physical image.
When taking a patient who seeks to augment his or her musculature, Dr. Chugay will carefully balance the wish for body aesthetics with medical necessity. Should you wish to become a candidate for these procedures, Dr. Chugay will evaluate your mental and emotional state, and you and the doctor will make the ultimate decision whether muscle augmentation is right for you.
Muscle augmentation is relatively new, if not in principle, then definitely in popularity. Dr. Chugay has personally created special procedures, designed unique implants and perfected other methodologies for augmenting various areas of the body. These include BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION (along with the distinctive Chugay Buttock Prosthesis), PECTORAL AUGMENTATION (along with Chugay Pectoral Prosthesis), Biceps and Calf Augmentation.
The buttock muscles (for men and women), chest muscles (for men), biceps and calves. It is possible to augment other muscle groups. You will need to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Chugay if you have an interest in augmenting other muscle groups. He will explain to you if it is medically sound, and if he or one of his colleagues specializes in that procedure.
Calf implant mimics the natural shape of the calf muscle. It is made of solid very soft pliable silicone-based material. It is uniquely lozenge-shaped and anatomically correct. It was originally created by Dr. Bercall of Beverly Hills, a friend and colleague of Dr. Chugay. There are other implants available, however, Dr. Chugay, after many years of experience, has determined hat they do not have the same natural anatomic configuration as the Bercall calf implant.
Silicone is a generic term for a family of polymers derived from the element silicon (Si). Silicone is biologically inert. Silicon has the same valence structure as carbon and forms stable hydrophobic bonds, and as a result these compounds are inert and temperature resistant. As an implantable biomaterial it is most commonly used in the form of the dimethylsiloxane polymer which is a large molecule of repetitive units containing silicon, oxygen and methane, ((CH3)3SiO-[(CH3)2SiO]x-Si(CH3)3).
There are two major types of medical-grade silicone: liquid and solid. The breast implant controversy involved liquid silicone encapsulated in a hard shell. When the implant leaked, liquid silicone was dispersed in the body, often producing problems.
It is a fact, however, that solid silicone will not "leak out." Furthermore, there have been absolutely no clinical findings of cancer risk from solid (or recently - even liquid silicone). Plastic-surgery-savvy customers know that many facial implants, including chin, cheek and jaw are usually made of soft solid silicone. The conclusion: solid silicone is just as safe as basically any other implant material. However, you should always remember that a foreign material is not a part of your body (this includes dental fillings, by the way) - there will always be risk.
A cut is made on posterior aspect of the leg, horizontally in the posterior knee fold. A pocket is made between the lining of the muscle and the calf muscle itself with blunt instruments. Most surgeons will use sharp instruments for the sake of speed and less exertion.
The implant is then placed in the pocket. The muscle lining is sutured with absorbable sutures and subcuticular sutures (under the skin sutures). Over time, the implant becomes surrounded by a scar tissue pocket, where it stays for the rest of the person's life.
Remember: the hallmark of Dr. Chugay's methodology in any operation is the dissection. Whenever possible - which is the case with Calf Augmentation - Dr. Chugay will use blunt instruments. He has to work harder, and it takes more time.
However, the patient is the winner:
It is unfortunate that most surgeons still prefer to use sharp instruments; hopefully, as time goes by, more physicians will learn the intricacies of the blunt dissection technique.
The answer is resounding YES! Dr. Chugay in most procedures (whenever possible) will use subcuticular sutures. They are dissolvable and hidden UNDER the skin, not on TOP of it! Compare this with nylon sutures sawed on TOP of the skin. The scar will be bigger, and, there will be noticeable harsh marks.
Everything. It is the difference between delicate china and a K-Mart plate. Which would you prefer? Of course, you can eat from either. Just so, any qualified plastic or cosmetic surgeon can perform adequately (at least we hope so - this is why they have had many years of training and, hopefully, practical experience).
In Calf Augmentation ARTISTRY comes into play both during conceptualization and execution. Dr. Chugay will consider every factor: your body type, symmetry, proportions, the desired result and the most effective outcome with the least invasive action. Such unique design and proposed implant locations are then drawn out on the skin. A pre-sized or a custom implant created just for you will be chosen and skillfully inserted.
Dr. Chugay utilizes a combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation. You will be asleep and comfortable during the procedure. The risky general anesthesia is not used. LEARN MORE ABOUT ANESTHESIA.
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