Bow legs

Bone-cutting osteotomy is orthopaedic surgery with months of recovery. For the cosmetic curve, we fill the inner contour instead — with your own fat or a shaped implant — and you walk the same day.

At a glance

The essentials

For legs that curve outward at the knee or calf without joint disease. Where bone alignment is the problem, we refer to orthopaedics.

Options

Fat transfer or anatomical implant

Anaesthesia

General

Duration

1.5–3 hours

Hospital

Day case or 1 night

Istanbul

5–7 nights

Walking

Same day

Result

Fat: settles by month 3 · Implant: immediate

Technique

How it works

Map the curve

Standing, walking and in profile — the gap is measured against the line the leg should follow.

Fill, don't cut

Stem-cell-rich fat is placed in layers along the inner contour, or an anatomical silicone implant is set beneath the fascia.

Balance the whole leg

Small refinements at the knee and ankle so the new line reads as natural.

Recovery

What recovery looks like

Risks

Risks, plainly

Every operation carries risk. These are the ones that matter for this procedure, and we discuss each with you before you decide:

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Not answered here? Message us and a coordinator will reply within one working day.

Fat or implant — which is better?

Fat gives a softer, natural feel and can be repeated; implants give predictable, permanent volume. Prof. Karacalar recommends based on how much correction you need.

Will it straighten my bones?

No. It corrects the visual line. Bone deformity is orthopaedic.

Is the scar visible?

Fat transfer leaves only needle marks; implants use a short incision hidden in the knee crease.

Is this the right procedure for you?

Prof. Karacalar will tell you honestly — including if the answer is no surgery at all.

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Lipoedema & leg aesthetic clinic in Istanbul, led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karacalar — Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

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Surgery carries risks and results differ from person to person. Content on this site is general information, not medical advice. Please seek an independent opinion before deciding on any procedure.