How can I make my calves smaller?

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#1,981
Hi everyone,

I noticed the thread is quite dead :cry:

Anyways, I still wanted to update you guys on my recovery so anyone (especially those who did surgery) can use it for future reference.

4.5 months post op!

Size:

They are ranging around 30-32cm. If I don't compress them for a day (not recommend), they will be around 33cm.

Allergies

I just try not to scratch them whenever I take bandages off. They definately are still itchy.

Appearance

The scars are still visible, but the line is getting shorter and shorter. There are a bit of bruising around the scar area. If I take off my bandages, my calves will look flat right away. But they will look normal after an hour or two.

Physical

According to Dr. Park, he said I am ready for snowboarding. I am going to snowboarding next weekend. I will update you guys how my progress goes.

Stiffness
I emailed Dr. Park 2 weeks ago (exactly 4 months post op) because my calves were still feeling stiff. He said I should stretch a lot more frequently because I should not be feeling any stiffness. I used to stretch around 5 times a day. But after his warning, I got so scared and paranoid and started stretching for around 10 times a day. It is so difficult for me because I need to stretch my calves in public or else I won't be able to stretch that often. Again, this is a very serious surgery. You have to ask yourself if you are determined to do frequent stretches everyday for 6 months. I believe this is the hardest part of the surgery. It is very frustrating especially when you get up every morning and your calves are feeling stiff.
My calves are finally not feeling stiff anymore when I wake up. But I still need to continue stretching or else the stiffness will haunt me back. THIS IS SOO FRUSTRATING!

Knees
I need to continue taking glucosamine or else my knees will hurt.

Compression
I still compress my calves with bandages. But I notice my bandages are quite worn out. Dr. Park said inappropriate compression can lead to shape irregularity. Wrapping my calves every night with care is another annoying thing to do.

Pain
I still feel heel pain whenever I stand for a while.

Numbness
The outside of my feet still feels numb whenever I press into them.

Thoughts

Right now, my recent concern is rather or not I am able to snowboard like how I did pre op. Would my calf shape change if I'm too active because I want to go snowboarding every weekend? Dr. Park said I should be fine and I really hope so too.

My calves look really decent now and I totally forgot how my previous calves look like.
 
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#1,983
Ffxlulu !

I wrote a few days ago, but it didn't go through! I'm so glad you gave us an update! You legs sound amazing! I'm so happy that you are going to try to get back into snowboarding! Please please please let me know how that goes. I am hoping to have the surgery done in April.
 
#1,984
Ashlotte said:
Hey guys!

My calves are 36cm and I'm about to email OZ now.
I'm so happy I found this forum, I've been unhappy about my calves for years, and even when I loose weight and am very slim my calves are huge and out of proportion to my body...
I always though lipo was the only option, and because I have mostly muscle and not fat I thought there was nothing I could do. I never knew the muscle could be operated on!!

Has anybody had any other surgeries done be OZ that aren't calf reduction?
I want to get rhinoplasty and cheekbone/jaw reduction done too.. but I don't know if OZ is good for that?
I've emailed VIP but they haven't replied..

Are there any other clinics that do calf reduction surgery?
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Hi Ashlotte ,

I have booked my calf reduction with Dr Park in Dec and am considering having cheeckbone reduction together .

Do you mind to share your recovery experience as i am concerned if i will be able to take care of myself after these surgeries .
 
#1,985
ffxlulu said:
Hi everyone,

I noticed the thread is quite dead :cry:

Anyways, I still wanted to update you guys on my recovery so anyone (especially those who did surgery) can use it for future reference.

4.5 months post op!

Size:

They are ranging around 30-32cm. If I don't compress them for a day (not recommend), they will be around 33cm.

Allergies

I just try not to scratch them whenever I take bandages off. They definately are still itchy.

Appearance

The scars are still visible, but the line is getting shorter and shorter. There are a bit of bruising around the scar area. If I take off my bandages, my calves will look flat right away. But they will look normal after an hour or two.

Physical

According to Dr. Park, he said I am ready for snowboarding. I am going to snowboarding next weekend. I will update you guys how my progress goes.

Stiffness
I emailed Dr. Park 2 weeks ago (exactly 4 months post op) because my calves were still feeling stiff. He said I should stretch a lot more frequently because I should not be feeling any stiffness. I used to stretch around 5 times a day. But after his warning, I got so scared and paranoid and started stretching for around 10 times a day. It is so difficult for me because I need to stretch my calves in public or else I won't be able to stretch that often. Again, this is a very serious surgery. You have to ask yourself if you are determined to do frequent stretches everyday for 6 months. I believe this is the hardest part of the surgery. It is very frustrating especially when you get up every morning and your calves are feeling stiff.
My calves are finally not feeling stiff anymore when I wake up. But I still need to continue stretching or else the stiffness will haunt me back. THIS IS SOO FRUSTRATING!

Knees
I need to continue taking glucosamine or else my knees will hurt.

Compression
I still compress my calves with bandages. But I notice my bandages are quite worn out. Dr. Park said inappropriate compression can lead to shape irregularity. Wrapping my calves every night with care is another annoying thing to do.

Pain
I still feel heel pain whenever I stand for a while.

Numbness
The outside of my feet still feels numb whenever I press into them.

Thoughts

Right now, my recent concern is rather or not I am able to snowboard like how I did pre op. Would my calf shape change if I'm too active because I want to go snowboarding every weekend? Dr. Park said I should be fine and I really hope so too.

My calves look really decent now and I totally forgot how my previous calves look like.
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ffxlulu,

Thank you for your detailed update.

I see that you pretty happy with your circumference, but I am personally want only couple cm off and worry that will cost me too much. Please, tell me honestly how do they look overall? Is the contour of your calves looks somewhere perfect or not quite? I wander if you can share picture or two with me? I think I am booking for January... :-s
 
#1,986
Nikisha247 said:
Hi is anyone going to Seoul really December for calf reduction in oz clinic ? Would love to talk or meet while we there... Also zygoma resection trying to choose eather undergo with calf or should I do separately in other clinic ... Advise please
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Hi Nikisha247,

Did you book for December? I am thinking January, so if you didn't do yet want to do next month let me know..
 
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#1,987
does any1 know if wearing compression stockings for a long time make your calves or thighs permanently slimmer? even if you don't have surgery
i don't need surgery but i wud want my calves a bit smaller if compression stockings can do it
 
#1,988
shinyglittery said:
does any1 know if wearing compression stockings for a long time make your calves or thighs permanently slimmer? even if you don't have surgery
i don't need surgery but i wud want my calves a bit smaller if compression stockings can do it
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shinyglittery,

I actually work at the store all day and wear compressive stockings all the time, they are great! They do not make your calves smaller permanently but while you wear them they look slightly slimmer. I even wear them under black tights. My legs also don't get tired.

My legs look nice in the morning and get bigger later in the day because of the fluid moving down there, I guess. Compression stockings help keep body fluid away.
 
#1,989
Roksana said:
shinyglittery,

I actually work at the store all day and wear compressive stockings all the time, they are great! They do not make your calves smaller permanently but while you wear them they look slightly slimmer. I even wear them under black tights. My legs also don't get tired.

My legs look nice in the morning and get bigger later in the day because of the fluid moving down there, I guess. Compression stockings help keep body fluid away.
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thanku ^^ i bought compression stockings bcuz they were cheap
i noticed they make my calves look a little smaller than normal ^^
im not surprised it's not permanent buti wanted to ask... just in case ^^
but wudn't having both add thickness? i've only worn them for 2days n they help but the measurement doesnt change that much
so having more layers wud defeat the purpose? or not?
 
#1,990
Skim3: np! I will def update you guys!

Roksana: I honestly think they look normal now. I would not feel ashamed to wear shorts/skirts if it weren't for my scars. I did post pictures in my previous posts. Good luck with your surgery!
 
#1,991
shinyglittery said:
thanku ^^ i bought compression stockings bcuz they were cheap
i noticed they make my calves look a little smaller than normal ^^
im not surprised it's not permanent buti wanted to ask... just in case ^^
but wudn't having both add thickness? i've only worn them for 2days n they help but the measurement doesnt change that much
so having more layers wud defeat the purpose? or not?
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shinyglittery,

You know, I was worried it will add thickness but I think we all so obsessed with our huge calves and overall circumference but for me the stockings make the contour nicer and slimmer instead, really looks good with skinny jeans. But despite it all I am tired constantly look for compromises and just want to have normal legs.
 
#1,992
Roksana said:
shinyglittery,

You know, I was worried it will add thickness but I think we all so obsessed with our huge calves and overall circumference but for me the stockings make the contour nicer and slimmer instead, really looks good with skinny jeans. But despite it all I am tired constantly look for compromises and just want to have normal legs.
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ah i know x_x the worst is my calves swelled up and the circumference has been 1-2cm more these last days T_T but when i wear the compression stockings the measurment doesn't go down that much but it makes them a lot better bcuz it gives them a nicer curve like u said, it's the shape that makes it look slimmer ^^
 
#1,995
Sorry accidentally sent before I finished! It's supposed to help reduce the scar after surgery. It looks like Chapstick. You use it twice a day. I used it after my rhinoplasty. I think it helped.
 
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