In an article published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal (Benslimane F. 2012) the legs of models, athletes and photographs were analyzed to determine the features that make legs look more attractive. The most important factor determined was the straightness of the legs from the thighs to the ankle. Calf augmentation will contribute significantly to improve leg attractiveness by adjusting size, volume and balance to the lower leg. Male legs exhibit greater muscular definition than female so that the superior calf is bulk and angular. Using both calf augmentation and liposcupluturing of calf and thigh, the leg straightness is adjusted increasing it´s attractiveness.

The use of implants is chosen to increase muscle bulk or definition, especially to the upper, inner calf. The silicone implants used are anatomically shaped and are placed over the muscle below the fascia (i.e. a thick fibrous membrane that encases de muscle). The procedure is carried out using local anaesthesia and minimal sedation. It is performed a small incision (1 to 1.5 inches) behind the knee and takes approximately half an hour.