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Calf implants generally are not known to affect movement of your leg, but there are certainly no studies on calf implants and there effect on running speeds. Implants are controversial in competative sports, and generally placed for aesthetics. In placing calf implants, the muscle is not damaged or divided. However, the implant is in contact and resting in contact with the muscle. Does that have an effect that could impinge on running speed.... is unknown at thsi time.
For all athletes who rely upon muscle performance, implants are always controversial issues. They will not make you run faster, but I am not sure how much they may decrease performance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
I do not believe any study has been done on this topic. Therefore all answers are a quess. Cosider fat transfer to the calves
Once in place calf implants do not move on their own. The implants are placed in a small, tight pocket with the intent of preventing movement.
Calf implants are a good option for patients with naturally small calves who want to create a fuller, more sculpted look in this area. They can also benefit patients who have congenital deformities or injuries in this area. The implants are placed through a small incision behind...
Hi. I have performed calf implantation for 6 years, approximately 1-2 per month. I use various shapes of soft-solid (ie non-gel) silicone implants and each model comes in various sizes. I choose the implants based on the patient's anatomy and his desired 'look':...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) causes loss of muscles, as you have in your calves. Fat transfers require you to have excess fat and they absorb in time. Given your photos, two very small soft silicone calf implants in each leg should give you a nice result - if you can...
Hello, I have recently done one of these cases. Nerve injury can lead to calf asymmetry from muscle atrophy. I recently did a case with implants where a large implant was placed on the inside of the calf and a medium size implant on the outside on the left leg only. Implant size...
Depending on your particular condition either fat transfer or calf implants may help you. Both are reasonable options with minimal chance of complications you should contact a plastic surgeon experienced in both of these procedures
