Will I be able to run marathon after calf augmentation?

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!

2 answers to “Will I be able to run marathon after...”

A: Calf Implant Recovery

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

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.

A: Marathon running after Calf Augmentation

Robert Morgan Davoudi, MD

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... more

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Anabel in Q
3 posts
21 May 2009

You will be able to run but not immediately after the procedure - you must give yourself at least 2 months time.

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