I read here that a patient had to use crutches after calf implants. Is that to be expected? If so for how long? How soon will I be able to walk? How soon can I fly by airplane? How soon can I resume my normal workout (I do heavy body building to increase muscle mass on my thighs and lower body in general)? I am a thin, 29-yr old female in good health.
February 27, 2017
Answer: Calf implant questions I tell my patients that walking is good, but can be difficult. Some, but not all, patients use a walker. I also have them shower daily. When not walking, they need to elevate their legs to control swelling and wear compression for the first month. Exercise is not permitted for 4 weeks. Flying should be delayed for at least a week in my practice. Always choose a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Calf implant questions I tell my patients that walking is good, but can be difficult. Some, but not all, patients use a walker. I also have them shower daily. When not walking, they need to elevate their legs to control swelling and wear compression for the first month. Exercise is not permitted for 4 weeks. Flying should be delayed for at least a week in my practice. Always choose a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Calf Implants Like most body implants, the placement of cali implants involves trauma to the muscle area that is being enhanced. The best recovery method from any traumatic muscle injury is to begin early range of motion and mobilization. (gentle stretching) That should begin immediately on the night of the surgery as best as you tolerate. (gentle stretch with legs elevated) By the end of the first week you should be doing this upright and wearing with the heel down. With an early physical therapy program you who'll be back to most activities by three weeks after surgery.
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Calf Implants Like most body implants, the placement of cali implants involves trauma to the muscle area that is being enhanced. The best recovery method from any traumatic muscle injury is to begin early range of motion and mobilization. (gentle stretching) That should begin immediately on the night of the surgery as best as you tolerate. (gentle stretch with legs elevated) By the end of the first week you should be doing this upright and wearing with the heel down. With an early physical therapy program you who'll be back to most activities by three weeks after surgery.
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