Chicago Calf Implant doctors
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Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Northbrook |
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Irvin M. Wiesman, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
712 N Dearborn, Chicago |
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Peter D. Geldner, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1325, Chicago |
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Lawrence Iteld, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N. Lake Shore Drive Suite 1325, Chicago |
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David A. Ross, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
875 N. Rush st., Chicago |
Recent Answers
I am a competitive runner and considering calf augmentation. Will I be able to go back to marathon running after the procedure and if yes, whenis the safest time? Also, what are the LONG-term outcomes of silicone implants? Great thanks for response!
Unlike breast implants, there aren't many long term studies on calf implants (as they are not as common of a procedure). However, long term problems are not common. After an appropriate recovery, you should be able to continue running Marathons.
I am involved in a variety of contact sports and I am wondering what is the likelihood that a calf implant will burst from a heavy impact, or if pressure is applied to it for a long period of time (such as in a jiu-jitsu match)?
Calf implants are made of solid silicone (as opposed to breast implants which have a thin shell with a gel inside. The force required to break one would be so great that it would damage the muscles and bone also. You should be OK with contact sports.
In Korea, there is a new procedure where they block certain nerves in your calf muscle to make your claves smaller. Is this safe?
By blocking the nerve nerves to the calf muscles, they may atrophy and therefore look smaller. The calf has 2 main muscles in back so if one muscle is treated, the other muscle will still maintain functional. There aren't any long term studies on this regarding safety. Keep in mind, using Botox to block such a large muscle is costly and will need to be repeated 3 to 4 times per a year.