Calf Enhancement - Aftercare

For calf enhancement procedures, a one to five-day in-patient stay is recommended. The length of the stay depends on the scope of the procedure as well as the post-operative healing process. In the first 12 post-operative hours you should maintain complete bedrest. Pains which arise are best treated in the clinic. Swelling and reddening may likewise occur in the first few post-operative days.

The bandage can be removed after about 1 week and replaced with compression (anti-embolism) stockings. These should be worn for around 5 weeks in order to make sure that the implant lies tightly against the muscle. Work may be slowly taken up again after about 2 weeks; however, heavy physical activities should be avoided for a somewhat longer period of time. Unrestricted participation in sports activities can begin again after approximately 8 weeks.
For calf enhancements achieved through injections, the injection spots should be handled with care. Reddening and bruises are possible at the injection sites as well as the removal sites. However, these generally fade after a few weeks. In this case, you should also refrain from strenuous physical training.⁵

Please speak with the doctor who is treating you about these and further individual aftercare measures.