How can I make my calves smaller?

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gondolarez said:
I actually posted under the thread OZ pictures so I'll just copy and paste my post from there! Extra information cox I realised my post isn't very detailed, but I did a nerve ablation surgery before in 2007? 2008? and it was actually really good, but over time, it somehow reconnected and it went back to its normal shape, but I guess it was still smaller than before.

(BTW, I changed the date because I realisesed I did the operation on December 2009, not 2010 as I stated in the other thread!)

Hi guys, I did my calf surgery at OZ in 2009, and at first, I really loved the results and I started wearing shorts and skirts but in 2011, I decided to pick up sports again since Dr. Park promised that the muscles that were removed will never grow back again. Well, the good news is, they never did grow back.

The bad news is, my right calf muscle was pretty big and long to begin with, like it occupied 2/3 of my lower leg. My left calf muscle was about 1/2. He said he couldn't excise the bottom part of my right calf muscle, just the top part, but no worries because the bottom part will naturally become smaller. And like I said, I picked up sports again, and now my right leg looks deformed. Right in the middle of my lower leg, a muscle pops out. I've gone back to wearing jeans :(

I've been trying to weigh my options but I really don't want to give up the sport that I love doing. Maybe when I'm older, when I finish school and start work, I know I would have to stop training, but right now, I want to enjoy my university life as much as I can. I don't want to do another revision surgery, or go to another place to cut my nerve etc. (I actually did that prior to my surgery at OZ and the nerves amazingly reconnected!)

If anyone has the same case as me, where their calf muscles are longer than most people and plans to continue an active lifestyle, I wouldn't recommend this surgery. In fact, the nerve ablation surgery produced a much better result, albeit a temporary one. But that's just my experience! :)
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I had calf reduction a year ago and I would say my muscle has popped out in a strange place in one of my legs aswell. It hasn't grown back but it is there again just in a different place!
 
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pcc1 said:
Hi

I am now 11 months post op, I had calf reduction last year, and wanted to say something about my progress as I notice people don't really post this far on into their recovery.

I didn't factor in the risk of scar tissue when I had this surgery and how that may impact your recovery.

I've had alot of problems with 1 of my legs, it hasn't bounced back like I expected it to, I haven't full flexion in my foot and it is still extremly tight still and I am still stretching daily still! This isn't because I didn't stretch in the first few months as I was really vigilant and good about my stretching.

I am having a scan on it in a few weeks to see if they can detect what is wrong, but their initial thoughts is there is stubborn scar tissue which has attached to the muscle and nerves which is causing constant discomfort for me.


I am much happier with my legs than I was before but I have been warned I may have this problem with the 1 leg for the rest of my life, there may not be anything they can do I have had to prepare myself for having an uncomfortable leg for the rest of my days! Which is a bit of a nightmare result for me.

The other leg has recovered well and I am getting muscle definition back in that leg now which is amazing really, the muscle looks different to before but it has taken a natural shape again.

I wanted to let you guys know my recovery as this surgery doesn't come without risk. It is a major surgery and should be treated with serious consideration. You never know how your body is going to respond to invasive surgery, you may be fine or may have to pay out on treatments and appointments if you have complications.

I hope this is of help guys x
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Thank you very much pcc1 for sharing your experience! I hope you can fix it so you can get rid of the tightness ASAP.
I just have some questions:
First, would you let us know with whom you did this surgery? And what did he say when you let him know about your tightness or the other problems in your leg?
Secondly, I am wondering if this scar tissue can be due to a bad or insufficient aspiration?
An important question: When did you first feel that something is going wrong with this leg in compared with the other leg?
Finally, if we assume that even after their para-clinic investigation, they confirm that the problem is caused by the scar tissue, is it correctable ( I wish again that they can correct it )?
would you let us know how your treatment goes on once you see something progressive?
Thanks
 
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Hi,

Not been on here for some time ...for anyone who thinks that their calves are quite low in the leg you may find this of help. I have been looking into this surgery for at least 2 years ...Dr Jong says the partial resection will improve the upper two thirds of leg and liposuction the lower third if needed. I am hoping to visit him this year and have a couple of contacts with people from this forum who have visited him and been pleased with the outcome of the surgery.
 
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christy2 said:
Hi,

Not been on here for some time ...for anyone who thinks that their calves are quite low in the leg you may find this of help. I have been looking into this surgery for at least 2 years ...Dr Jong says the partial resection will improve the upper two thirds of leg and liposuction the lower third if needed. I am hoping to visit him this year and have a couple of contacts with people from this forum who have visited him and been pleased with the outcome of the surgery.
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Hi Christy2

Im contemplating to go to Dr Jong sometime this year too. Originally I was geared more towards Dr Park. May I check with you When are you intending to go to Dr Jong to do the surgery and what makes you go to Dr Jong instead of Dr Park?

Which country would you be heading from?

I can also be reached at sweetielove3399 atyahoo dotcom.

Cheers. :smile1:
 
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Hi

I did email Dr park as well as Dr Jong though Dr park indicated that he thought the problem was lower in the leg ... he didn't really say anymore than that as I remember. I have shared many emails directly with Dr Jong who has been very helpful and informative so far. It is a massive decision to make going through an op though the conversations I have shared with others have been really reassuring. Apart from wanting to go this year I have not decided when as yet. I will be travelling from the UK so a fair distance to travel too. I am sure that I would have done the op already had Dr Jong been based here! Have you been thinking about this for a while... where are you from...and which Dr do you think can help you? How long have you been on the forum, can you send private messages?
 
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christy2 said:
Hi

I did email Dr park as well as Dr Jong though Dr park indicated that he thought the problem was lower in the leg ... he didn't really say anymore than that as I remember. I have shared many emails directly with Dr Jong who has been very helpful and informative so far. It is a massive decision to make going through an op though the conversations I have shared with others have been really reassuring. Apart from wanting to go this year I have not decided when as yet. I will be travelling from the UK so a fair distance to travel too. I am sure that I would have done the op already had Dr Jong been based here! Have you been thinking about this for a while... where are you from...and which Dr do you think can help you? How long have you been on the forum, can you send private messages?
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Hi Christy2

Yes you can PM me n I can also receive PM :smile1:

Im trying to recall who were the gals who went to Dr Jong n cant recall all. They are definitely fewer than those going to Dr Park. I recall vaguely teenagedirt n was it CuteSnoopy or something like that who went to Dr Jong. Who else went to Dr Jong and since you communicate with them, are they still maintaining the results and any complications came up?

Would Dr Jong be going lipo on your calves and ankles too?

What is your email address? I can be reached at sweetielove3399 atyahoo dotcom

Would you be travelling to Taipei alone or would someone be accompanying you? Dr Jong thinks that it may be better if I have company cos I told him the hard time I had when I previously had calf lipo.

Cheers.
 
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As a straight guy, I just want to say I've never heard any guy comment or make fun of a girl's calve muscles. I understand how many of you may be insecure about your calves for whatever reason, but even those of us who are "leg men" and that would be only 20% at most, don't really focus on a girl's calves. Perhaps we may focus on overall legs but imo unless your calves are so hugely muscular where they look totally out of proportion I'd advise you to save your $ and get a different PS that will be more appreciated and noticed from others. In the end, I realize this is a personal thing and I'm not trying to offend anyone in here who is seeking this but just wanted to add my 2 cents. I just found it strange that there is actually a calf reduction surgery and find it
a bit unnecessary in the overall attractiveness of a female. Not even trying to make any of you feel better about yourselves but really, guys dont notice or care at all about calves. A girl having big or thunderous calves WILL NEVER be a deal breaker lol.
 
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rowenaz said:
Hi, I am going to have my surgery at REAL tomorrow. He suggested me to do incision+epi+lateral epi ( open the outer corner of the eye). I am still not sure whether I will do lateral...because many told me that it does not make your eye big that much and your eyes may become even smaller. I am wondering have you done lateral epi or do you know anyone who has done it? How do you like your eyes with Dr. Kim so far? Is he very famous for local korean?
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How much was the botox to calves at inpiniti?
 
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