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Written by Dr. Paul Vanek · Updated December 30, 2025 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery · Diplomate, American Board of Surgery

Men and women who don’t have the muscle tone and definition they would like in their lower legs are taking advantage of the increasingly popular procedure of calf augmentation through implants. In addition to helping those who have not achieved the calf definition they desire even with exercise, the procedure can also help correct an imbalance of muscle tone that may be a result of injury or congenital defects.

The use of implants allows Dr. Vanek to sculpt the ideal, natural-looking curves for your lower legs, making them appear more in proportion with your upper legs. Dr. Vanek will carefully place the solid silicone implants used for this augmentation to ensure the most pleasing and lasting results. The incision is made in the natural crease behind your knee, and you are up and walking the same day. Shower the next day. Start exercising in about 3 weeks.

About Dr. Paul Vanek

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Mentor Plastic Surgery & Medspa

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American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
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Education and training

Dept. of Surgery – Chief Surgery Resident and General Surgery
University of Rochester School of Medicine – M.D. with Distinction in Research
Haverford College – BA in Molecular Biology
Magill-Rhodes Scholar
Residency, Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan
Fellow, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan
Residency, General Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine (Chief Surgery Resident)
MD with Distinction in Research, University of Rochester School of Medicine

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