Diagnosis, Superdry 4D lymph-sparing surgery and the long game — explained without jargon by the surgeon who wrote the book on it.
Lipoedema treatment overview →Bow legs, knock knees, calves, ankles, knees and buttocks — shaped the way a sculptor shapes a figure.
Leg aesthetics overview →
Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Sculptor. Author of Iconoplasty — the book this clinic is named after.
Biography →Anatomically shaped silicone implants for the calf or thigh, placed beneath the fascia where volume is needed permanently and predictably.
For thin or asymmetrical calves, bow-leg correction where fat transfer is not enough, and post-injury or post-polio asymmetry.
Implant
Solid silicone, anatomical
Anaesthesia
General
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Hospital
1 night
Istanbul
6–7 nights
Scar
Short, in the knee crease
Sport
From 6–8 weeks
Implants are chosen against the leg’s proportions, not from a catalogue.
A precise pocket beneath the fascia keeps the implant stable and invisible.
Where needed, fat transfer refines the transition to the ankle.
Every operation carries risk. These are the ones that matter for this procedure, and we discuss each with you before you decide:
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Beneath the fascia, yes — the muscle covers it.
Yes, at any time.
Implant for predictable, permanent volume; fat for subtle, soft correction.
Prof. Karacalar will tell you honestly — including if the answer is no surgery at all.
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.