Will I Be Able to Run Marathon After Calf Augmentation?

I have had several patients who have had calf augmentation and run on a daily basis for exercise. These patients have been doing this for years without any trouble, therefore, I do'nt think that you will have an issue with doing marathons.

As a marathon runner myself I can answer this question for you very objectively. Your question is very interesting because after CA we ofter tell the patients that for a couple of days after the surgery, they will feel like that they have ran a marathon. As far as after the surgery, you can expect to be walking whiteout any crutches or assistance, resume your normal running routing after 4-6 weeks and probably run a marathon in about 3 months. Long term complication are possible hardness... more

Calf implants should work effectively for most patients, even patients who may choose to run marathons. Just as is true with any silicone product used anywhere in the body, capsular thickness or firmness may develop around the implants, but this is not so common. Six to eight weeks after the surgery should allow you to resume very aggressive exercising, but you should always follow the advice of your Plastic Surgeon Good luck to you... more

Hello and thank you for the question. Calf augmention with silicone implants was initially reserved for patients with developmental conditions secondary to disease processes such as polio myelitis, talpes equinus, and post-traumatic atrophy. It has subsequently additionally been employed for purely aesthetic reasons in patients with anatomically small calves. The silicone implants are classically placed within the deep fascia and augmentation of both the medial and... more

You will be able to resume full physical activity 6-8 weeks after calf augmentation.  Marathons by the 3rd month.

If running is such a passion of yours, I would not advise doing a calf implant because if anything went wrong, you might not be able to continue doing something that is very important to you.  Besides, marathoners have skinny calves!

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.

You should have no problems running a marathon following calf implants.  Properly done, the implants should have no negative effect on your muscles.  Of course, there will be some discomfort initially after the surgery, and it may be several weeks before you feel like running long distance.  Ultimately, you should be able to resume your normal physical activity.

The calf implant is placed under the fascia, or covering, of the muscle. It will not interfere with muscle function and you should not notice any change in your running. I usually have my patients avoid running for 6 weeks because I don't want the implants to become malpositioned. It's very important for the implant to become fixed in thier pocket.

Calf implants have no effect on the muscles of the lower leg.  Once the wound has healed, running can be resumed.  In my opinion, if healing is going along well, patients can return to full activity in 2 to 3 weeks.

Calf implants are ideally placed in a position that does not interfere with muscle activity or limit exercise. In most cases, however, it is important to wait 6 weeks before resuming heavy or strenuous exercise in order to allow complete healing of the implant pocket.