How can I make my calves smaller?
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Hello everyone! I'm interested to get calf reduction in Korea and wonder if anyone is interested to go together? Please PM me!
Hey Ladies,
I also had the selective neurectomy done by Dr. Liu in Los Angeles. I agree with Black Caviar that Dr. Liu and his staff are very kind and supportive throughout the whole surgery and recovery process. However I didn't have positive results as Black Caviar did. My calve muscles did shrink to a size that I liked but after about 3-4 months they went back to normal size. Dr. Liu said there are accesory nerves that could still be attached to my calves so the muscle didn't shrink fully. He said that I can go back into surgery and he can try to locate these and disconnect them...but I haven't decided if I will go through with it since the first operation didn't have good results, how can I know the second operation will? Dr. Liu was very very kind and refunded me for the surgery since I didn't have any permanent change in my calf size. I still am very unhappy with my calf size however am hesitant to go through surgery again. Part of me feels that the only sure way of getting the reduction is taking out part of the muscle, but that is such a serious surgery....
I still think its very possible that many of you would have positive results with the selective neurectomy, but I just wanted to let you ladies know my experience and let you decide for yourself.
I also had the selective neurectomy done by Dr. Liu in Los Angeles. I agree with Black Caviar that Dr. Liu and his staff are very kind and supportive throughout the whole surgery and recovery process. However I didn't have positive results as Black Caviar did. My calve muscles did shrink to a size that I liked but after about 3-4 months they went back to normal size. Dr. Liu said there are accesory nerves that could still be attached to my calves so the muscle didn't shrink fully. He said that I can go back into surgery and he can try to locate these and disconnect them...but I haven't decided if I will go through with it since the first operation didn't have good results, how can I know the second operation will? Dr. Liu was very very kind and refunded me for the surgery since I didn't have any permanent change in my calf size. I still am very unhappy with my calf size however am hesitant to go through surgery again. Part of me feels that the only sure way of getting the reduction is taking out part of the muscle, but that is such a serious surgery....
I still think its very possible that many of you would have positive results with the selective neurectomy, but I just wanted to let you ladies know my experience and let you decide for yourself.
Hi creativeflower!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was really wondering if the results of selective neurectomy would be permanent for all the patients cz as I got from Dr.Liu's website, there is a chance that the muscle regrows and I couldn't find the other patients who have it done before...until you posted your experience
Yes, as you said, it might be effective for many girls. I hope that you also find your way to get your ideal legs very soon. Thanks again.
hey I have a question... what do those numbers mean? L36 and so on... does it mean left calf circumference 36cm at the thickest part..? more questions... are any other muscles commonly reduced and are there specialists for that? thighs for example? what if your circumference is already small but you feel like their too muscular...? i hope someone can give me some answers ^^ calf reduction isn't really something i need to get done but i see it talked about so much... i'm kind of curious~ what is selective neurectomy? i just read that... they remove nerves and... the muscles shrink on their own? or...? what's the usual procedure? i just thought they kind of cut some of the muscle out and that's it...? xD
Hi creative flower,
That's not good to hear that the procedure didn't meet your expectations. May I ask when you had the procedure performed and what your starting measurements were and your decreased measurements? How long after did they
Increase in size and did you exercise a lot?
Hi Harrowzeknees!
I think since you are a new member of this forum, I can't send you a PM! I am interested too! When are you planning to go?!
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Ladies,
I've been following for a while, and stopped looking into procedure because my husband talked me out of it, and yet here I am back. I know I am going to do it. I am 26 and the longer we wait the harder for the body to recover. Surgery with dr. Park seems like ideal option but long recovery and expensive traveling got to me to look more.
I was so surprised to see this! http://pacificaesthetic.com/calf-reduction-beverly-hills/
Dr. Perry Liu with one of the reduction methods Calf Reduction Partial Muscle Resections , that's what Dr. Park does.
Did it became available in US? Did FDA authorized it? I emailed him just now and let you all know right away...
I've been following for a while, and stopped looking into procedure because my husband talked me out of it, and yet here I am back. I know I am going to do it. I am 26 and the longer we wait the harder for the body to recover. Surgery with dr. Park seems like ideal option but long recovery and expensive traveling got to me to look more.
I was so surprised to see this! http://pacificaesthetic.com/calf-reduction-beverly-hills/
Dr. Perry Liu with one of the reduction methods Calf Reduction Partial Muscle Resections , that's what Dr. Park does.
Did it became available in US? Did FDA authorized it? I emailed him just now and let you all know right away...
Hi there,
Yes my skin has shrunk i suppose... He has performed quite a few- i think maybe 70 or 80 when i asked. Length of stay is about a week, but to be honest I could have gone the next day... i think he likes his out of town patients to stay for a week to make sure everything is ok. Hope this helps
Maybe email him with your questions
Hello Black Caviar,
I just found out about Dr. Liu and wrote him an email but haven't heard anything yet. Do you know anything about him performing calf muscle resections like what Dr. Park does? Because it listed under his options on the website for calf reductions and even specifically mentioned, Beverly Hills office.
Thank you!
Hi Everyone!
Sorry, I've been quite busy and didn't have time to post on the thread. I will try to be as descriptive as possible and provide some 'tips'.
(Approx.) 2 months post op:
My calves are getting less stiff day by day. Unfortunately, I have been wearing heels from time to time, so that delays my recovery, hence, makes my calves feeling more stiff. The stiffness is pretty frustrating, especially when you have to experience it for a longgg time and you have to keep stretching everyday for months. You really have to be patient about this whole slow recovery progress.
I believe adapting your LONG recovery with your life style is the hardest part. You have to put a lot more time everyday to take care of your calves, such as stretching, wrap bandages, massage calves, wear compression stockings, put healing scar cream,..etc.
Restricting yourself by not wearing heels is another really hard task for me as a heels lover. I tried not to wear heels, but unfortunately, I've got a lot of weddings to attend. I have no problems wearing heels, but my calves were really stiff the next few days.
Stretching is a Pain!!!! (not physically, but headache wise) I have to always worry about stretching times everyday. I tried to find some methods to make my life easier when doing stretches. I have been exploring other calf stretching exercises which I have researched online. I stretch whenever I am standing or sitting. Whenever I wait for the train, I will do some stretching on stairways (my fav stretch so far). I will lean forward towards the counter (another stretch) whenever I do cooking or applying skin care. I will elevate and extend my legs on a stand at work and do some stretching from time to time. I will stretch when I watch TV. Basically, I will try to grab any opportunity that allows me to do stretches throughout the day instead of finding a special time to do stretching. Yoga really helps for stretching. Unfortunately, I am feeling lazy to attend yoga classes.
The compression stockings are super tight and it takes a while to put them on. But, on the other hand, they make my legs look extremely thin. I brought three stockings from Dr. Park. I brought a pair of black thigh high open toe stockings, black pantyhoes, and beige thigh high closed toe stockings. I regretted buying the beige pair, because they do not match my skin care. I plan to buy more online, because I know I will be wearing them for a while. Any suggestions where I can order? I've seen a couple from amazon. But I don't know if they are good or not.
Wrapping bandages every night is another annoying progress I have to go through. I need to make sure I wrap my bandages nice and perfect, because if I don't I will experience ecezma again. I don't even know how long the bandages will last. Anyone know where to buy new ones?
I went to a massage therapy a week ago and my calves feel AMAZING. I felt like my calves were extremely light and I feel 0 stiffness. It felt so good to the point I wanted to dance on the streets when I finished enjoying the massage. Unfortunately, the stiffness goes back the next morning. I am definately going back for another massage.
There are still some swelling around my ankles and calves, but they are not that noticeable anymore. The massage therapist advice me to lift my leg while keeping it straight and move them from side to side & up and down when lying down on bed. This will improve the circulation of the legs and will reduce swelling.
Both calves are around 32cm now. There's a little bit of insymmetry since my left calf looks bigger than my right calf. The empty spaces are still not filled out yet. Overall, I am pretty statisfied on how my calves look so far. I feel extremely happy when I tried on dresses, pencil skirts, skirts.. etc. This positive boost sure allows me to think positively during this long recovery process. So whenever I feel down about this whole surgery, I will just go shopping and try on new skirts. I'm just really happy that I can pull these dresses and skirts off. Before, I always look bad in them because of those big calves. I'm glad I did this surgery around end of summer since it looks quite weird to wear stockings during summer. No one noticed I had surgery when I show my calves with stockings on, they just think I've lost weight. But on the other hand, my close friends (who knew about the surgery) all said my calves look really good now compare to before.The scar is still visible at the back of my knees.
I can run now!!! I only need to run to catch the train/bus for work. Therefore, I do not know how long I can run for. I can definately run and walk normally now, although I do feel the area around the knees are still weak. I can do cardio aerobics no problem! I have been doing them one hour daily. I still cannot walk perfectly. If my walking is carefully examined, you can see that the area around my knees are quite weak.
The sharp pains are 90% gone. They come by rarely though. I do not remember the last time I have experienced it, probably 1-2 weeks ago. Hopefully, they will be gone soon. My calves still feel itchy, but it is a mild.
Hopefully I can regain my strength back.
Sorry, I've been quite busy and didn't have time to post on the thread. I will try to be as descriptive as possible and provide some 'tips'.
(Approx.) 2 months post op:
My calves are getting less stiff day by day. Unfortunately, I have been wearing heels from time to time, so that delays my recovery, hence, makes my calves feeling more stiff. The stiffness is pretty frustrating, especially when you have to experience it for a longgg time and you have to keep stretching everyday for months. You really have to be patient about this whole slow recovery progress.
I believe adapting your LONG recovery with your life style is the hardest part. You have to put a lot more time everyday to take care of your calves, such as stretching, wrap bandages, massage calves, wear compression stockings, put healing scar cream,..etc.
Restricting yourself by not wearing heels is another really hard task for me as a heels lover. I tried not to wear heels, but unfortunately, I've got a lot of weddings to attend. I have no problems wearing heels, but my calves were really stiff the next few days.
Stretching is a Pain!!!! (not physically, but headache wise) I have to always worry about stretching times everyday. I tried to find some methods to make my life easier when doing stretches. I have been exploring other calf stretching exercises which I have researched online. I stretch whenever I am standing or sitting. Whenever I wait for the train, I will do some stretching on stairways (my fav stretch so far). I will lean forward towards the counter (another stretch) whenever I do cooking or applying skin care. I will elevate and extend my legs on a stand at work and do some stretching from time to time. I will stretch when I watch TV. Basically, I will try to grab any opportunity that allows me to do stretches throughout the day instead of finding a special time to do stretching. Yoga really helps for stretching. Unfortunately, I am feeling lazy to attend yoga classes.
The compression stockings are super tight and it takes a while to put them on. But, on the other hand, they make my legs look extremely thin. I brought three stockings from Dr. Park. I brought a pair of black thigh high open toe stockings, black pantyhoes, and beige thigh high closed toe stockings. I regretted buying the beige pair, because they do not match my skin care. I plan to buy more online, because I know I will be wearing them for a while. Any suggestions where I can order? I've seen a couple from amazon. But I don't know if they are good or not.
Wrapping bandages every night is another annoying progress I have to go through. I need to make sure I wrap my bandages nice and perfect, because if I don't I will experience ecezma again. I don't even know how long the bandages will last. Anyone know where to buy new ones?
I went to a massage therapy a week ago and my calves feel AMAZING. I felt like my calves were extremely light and I feel 0 stiffness. It felt so good to the point I wanted to dance on the streets when I finished enjoying the massage. Unfortunately, the stiffness goes back the next morning. I am definately going back for another massage.
There are still some swelling around my ankles and calves, but they are not that noticeable anymore. The massage therapist advice me to lift my leg while keeping it straight and move them from side to side & up and down when lying down on bed. This will improve the circulation of the legs and will reduce swelling.
Both calves are around 32cm now. There's a little bit of insymmetry since my left calf looks bigger than my right calf. The empty spaces are still not filled out yet. Overall, I am pretty statisfied on how my calves look so far. I feel extremely happy when I tried on dresses, pencil skirts, skirts.. etc. This positive boost sure allows me to think positively during this long recovery process. So whenever I feel down about this whole surgery, I will just go shopping and try on new skirts. I'm just really happy that I can pull these dresses and skirts off. Before, I always look bad in them because of those big calves. I'm glad I did this surgery around end of summer since it looks quite weird to wear stockings during summer. No one noticed I had surgery when I show my calves with stockings on, they just think I've lost weight. But on the other hand, my close friends (who knew about the surgery) all said my calves look really good now compare to before.The scar is still visible at the back of my knees.
I can run now!!! I only need to run to catch the train/bus for work. Therefore, I do not know how long I can run for. I can definately run and walk normally now, although I do feel the area around the knees are still weak. I can do cardio aerobics no problem! I have been doing them one hour daily. I still cannot walk perfectly. If my walking is carefully examined, you can see that the area around my knees are quite weak.
The sharp pains are 90% gone. They come by rarely though. I do not remember the last time I have experienced it, probably 1-2 weeks ago. Hopefully, they will be gone soon. My calves still feel itchy, but it is a mild.
Hopefully I can regain my strength back.
Correction from my previous post:
I sometimes feel sharp pain when around the ball of my ankle when I do some deeper leg stretching exercises.
A lot of my muscles are filled in the empty spaces.therefore my calves no longer feel weird when I take off the bandages.
I sometimes feel sharp pain when around the ball of my ankle when I do some deeper leg stretching exercises.
A lot of my muscles are filled in the empty spaces.therefore my calves no longer feel weird when I take off the bandages.
Hi ffxlulu!
I am soooooo happy to hear that your recovery is going on very well. Take care of yourself so you can regain your normal status very soon.
OMG! I had never seen it (partial muscle resection) before among the options given by Dr.Liu! Please let us know if Dr.Liu does that whenever you receive his answer back! Thanks!
Hi ffxlulu
Thank u for updating your experience. It give me more encourage to go for the surgery :x
Abt compression stockings, you can buy them on ebay
If you dont mind, can you share photos abt your calves now?