Calf Implants
Calf implant surgery is sought by people who may have had an accident that affected their leg muscles or who were born with thin calves that do not respond to exercise. Calf implant surgery requires a thorough evaluation of your calves and how they relate to your overall body size and shape. The procedure is designed to achieve maximum improvement and natural-looking results.
The Calf Implants Procedure
Implants are inserted via an incision in the crease behind the knee, and usually consist of a large medial and smaller lateral implant. The implants are made of a malleable silicone material and look like a natural calf contour. Most calf implant surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, but depending on the extent of the surgery and your requests, local anaesthesia combined with a sedative, administered by an experienced anaesthetist, may be selected. Most calf implant surgery is done as a day only procedure.
Recovery from Calf Implant Surgery
Although you should be up and about on the same day as your surgery, bed or couch rest with your legs elevated is recommended for the first three to four days. A gradual return to normal activities will ensure the implants maintain their correct position. It may take up to four to six weeks before you can return to fast running and lower limb workouts at the gym.
Calf implant surgery is sought by people who may have had an accident that affected their leg muscles or who were born with thin calves that do not respond to exercise. Calf implant surgery requires a thorough evaluation of your calves and how they relate to your overall body size and shape. The procedure is designed to achieve maximum improvement and natural-looking results.
The Calf Implants Procedure
Implants are inserted via an incision in the crease behind the knee, and usually consist of a large medial and smaller lateral implant. The implants are made of a malleable silicone material and look like a natural calf contour. Most calf implant surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, but depending on the extent of the surgery and your requests, local anaesthesia combined with a sedative, administered by an experienced anaesthetist, may be selected. Most calf implant surgery is done as a day only procedure.
Recovery from Calf Implant Surgery
Although you should be up and about on the same day as your surgery, bed or couch rest with your legs elevated is recommended for the first three to four days. A gradual return to normal activities will ensure the implants maintain their correct position. It may take up to four to six weeks before you can return to fast running and lower limb workouts at the gym.