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Calf Augmentation – Day 0 to Day 5 Experience (Italy, 150cc Medial Implants)
UPDATED FROM saulgoodman88
12 days post
Day 12 update
WORTH IT
Day by day mobility gets better, but it's a slower recovery than I thought! No pain but just weird feeling while walking until this morning. I can say that today I feel much better and can have a but more of a natural walk.
Also less aching on the muscle to the touch, but I used a lot of Arnica the last 3 days so that might have helped
Also less aching on the muscle to the touch, but I used a lot of Arnica the last 3 days so that might have helped
UPDATED FROM saulgoodman88
8 days post
Day 9 update
Finally had a full shower after the checkup at day 7.
Everything looks good, there Is still swelling but the photos give an idea of future results.
Recovery the first days was less though than I predicted, but it's longer than I hoped!
Walking is still stiff and not natural, as muscles are still not healed. So I think it will be another week to feel kinda normal again!
Everything looks good, there Is still swelling but the photos give an idea of future results.
Recovery the first days was less though than I predicted, but it's longer than I hoped!
Walking is still stiff and not natural, as muscles are still not healed. So I think it will be another week to feel kinda normal again!
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Calf Augmentation – Day 0 to Day 5 Experience (Italy, 150cc Medial Implants)
I want to share my experience with calf augmentation because I could not find much detailed information online, and many reviews focus on negative outcomes. Since every case is different, I thought it might be helpful to document a smooth and positive early recovery.
I am a 38-year-old male, very active, with low body fat. I train regularly (mostly calisthenics), but my calves never developed in proportion to the rest of my body. I lived with this insecurity for years. It did not impact my social life too much, but I was never fully comfortable showing my legs and always felt they were out of proportion.
After many years of indecision, I decided to go ahead with the surgery.
I looked into options in the US and Canada, but eventually chose to have the procedure in Italy with the only surgeon I found who has extensive and documented experience with calf implants. In Italy, only gel-filled implants are available, not the semi-solid type used in the US.
The total cost was 6,500 euros all-inclusive, which I found very reasonable, especially compared to North America.
I had 150cc anatomical implants placed only in the medial area to keep the result natural and to minimize scarring. The implants were placed subfascially. My goal was not to have bodybuilder calves, just a more proportionate look. My surgeon was very thorough in choosing the right size and shape for my anatomy.
The surgery was done under local anesthesia with sedation. Compared to other procedures I’ve had, this was much lighter. I woke up clear-headed and not overly groggy.
I used crutches for the first two days, although I probably could have managed without them. I had a driver take me home, and from there I handled everything on my own, including cooking, going to the bathroom, and basic daily tasks.
If you plan to do this alone, I strongly recommend preparing in advance. Have easy-to-prepare food ready, keep essential items within reach, and set up a comfortable resting area.
Pain has been very low in my case, and swelling has been moderate. The main sensation is tightness in the calves.
By day 3, I was walking around the house with slightly bent knees without major issues. My surgeon specifically advised keeping the knees slightly bent to reduce tension on the incision, which makes sense even though I have not seen this mentioned often.
By day 5, I feel comfortable walking short distances, but not for long periods yet. There is still some swelling and tightness.
One important point: my surgeon advised not to elevate my legs. This goes against most advice online, but his reasoning was that elevating the legs could encourage the implants to move upward. Gravity helps keep them in the correct position. This made sense to me.
I wanted to keep the procedure private, so I told friends and family that I injured myself while training and needed to rest for a few days. This worked well and was consistent with my limited mobility.
So far, I am very happy with the process and early results. One concern I still have is long-term durability. My surgeon told me these implants can last a lifetime and that he has never had to replace them due to rupture or leakage.
This is still very early, but my experience so far has been smoother and less painful than expected, and manageable even without assistance. I will update as recovery progresses.
I am a 38-year-old male, very active, with low body fat. I train regularly (mostly calisthenics), but my calves never developed in proportion to the rest of my body. I lived with this insecurity for years. It did not impact my social life too much, but I was never fully comfortable showing my legs and always felt they were out of proportion.
After many years of indecision, I decided to go ahead with the surgery.
I looked into options in the US and Canada, but eventually chose to have the procedure in Italy with the only surgeon I found who has extensive and documented experience with calf implants. In Italy, only gel-filled implants are available, not the semi-solid type used in the US.
The total cost was 6,500 euros all-inclusive, which I found very reasonable, especially compared to North America.
I had 150cc anatomical implants placed only in the medial area to keep the result natural and to minimize scarring. The implants were placed subfascially. My goal was not to have bodybuilder calves, just a more proportionate look. My surgeon was very thorough in choosing the right size and shape for my anatomy.
The surgery was done under local anesthesia with sedation. Compared to other procedures I’ve had, this was much lighter. I woke up clear-headed and not overly groggy.
I used crutches for the first two days, although I probably could have managed without them. I had a driver take me home, and from there I handled everything on my own, including cooking, going to the bathroom, and basic daily tasks.
If you plan to do this alone, I strongly recommend preparing in advance. Have easy-to-prepare food ready, keep essential items within reach, and set up a comfortable resting area.
Pain has been very low in my case, and swelling has been moderate. The main sensation is tightness in the calves.
By day 3, I was walking around the house with slightly bent knees without major issues. My surgeon specifically advised keeping the knees slightly bent to reduce tension on the incision, which makes sense even though I have not seen this mentioned often.
By day 5, I feel comfortable walking short distances, but not for long periods yet. There is still some swelling and tightness.
One important point: my surgeon advised not to elevate my legs. This goes against most advice online, but his reasoning was that elevating the legs could encourage the implants to move upward. Gravity helps keep them in the correct position. This made sense to me.
I wanted to keep the procedure private, so I told friends and family that I injured myself while training and needed to rest for a few days. This worked well and was consistent with my limited mobility.
So far, I am very happy with the process and early results. One concern I still have is long-term durability. My surgeon told me these implants can last a lifetime and that he has never had to replace them due to rupture or leakage.
This is still very early, but my experience so far has been smoother and less painful than expected, and manageable even without assistance. I will update as recovery progresses.
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