How can I make my calves smaller?

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joo_joo2704 said:
Hi there!

I haven't seen your pics but I wanna share some info so you may find it useful:
I strongly believe that you will get an even leg with time! Since Dr.Park removes the muscle from the middle part so the muscle near the knees as well as the muscle on the lower calf remain as before. After this surgery, since the muscle is kinda paralyzed, it gets atrophied and in turn it tends to shrink a lot. For this reason u can see that denty muscle and it has to be hard since it's your original muscle that is kept untouched! I would intuitively say the smaller natural calves you have, the more visible the remaining bulged muscle is. So since you have started with the smaller size like 34, it makes sense that you have the lower bulged muscle more denty. Mine is also more obvious on one of my legs that was naturally smaller for 0.5 cm. I would say it will be way more even once your muscles start to come out from the atrophy phase and get filled in that happens usually in month 4 or 5.
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Hi joo joo 2704
Thank you so much. That makes sense. Time will certainly tell i guess.
 
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ffxlulu said:
wow Leela16!
your legs look amazing!!!!

so happy for you!!!

how are yours joo

Thanks for asking! Mine are 31-32 currently and the stiffness is almost gone and I don't have any tightness most of the time that I wake up when we supposed to feel the most tight. But the nerve pain still comes and goes on the outer part of one of my feet and I can't even call it a pain since it's just an uncomfortable feeling other than the numbness. Dr.Park said that it will fade away on its own. I hope so!
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#2,300
leela16 said:
Yes, try to upload your pictures, I think It will be of great help to all on this forum.
I think it is very important that you share your concern with the doctor and see what he thinks of it.
Before the operation, Dr Park did warn me about the possibility of asymetry, bulges, etc... after op. We are all different so the results may vary from one person to the other.


In such cases, and if the result after complete Healing is noticeable, he will fix it.


I can imagine that the waiting game must be tough for you at times, as you have put much expectations and money into this project and just want to be able to move on with your life. But whatever the rest of your journey is, you will be fine, as I don't believe Dr Park being one of these doctors that hush you through the back door when something goes wrong.


Right now, there isn't much you can do to magically make the bulge disappear, only time is required. Continue stretching, bandage well, drink heaps of water,keep your feet elevated, indulge in relaxing activities... And try to put all this on the back-burner for a couple of weeks. I remember when I got this horrible cramp that totally paralysed my left leg and made me suffer so much. I was very concerned that I would not regain normal function of my leg. I was panicking the first days then chose to focus on other things, then time did its work.


Keep us updated.
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Oh Leela, thanks so much for posting pics. I've always hated my thick calves, they're so out of proportion and everyone notices them. I haven't worn anything leg-revealing in 10 years! I'm so glad the op worked for you since that gives me hope one day I can do it too!
 
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joo_joo2704 said:
ffxlulu said:
wow Leela16!
your legs look amazing!!!!

so happy for you!!!

how are yours joo

Thanks for asking! Mine are 31-32 currently and the stiffness is almost gone and I don't have any tightness most of the time that I wake up when we supposed to feel the most tight. But the nerve pain still comes and goes on the outer part of one of my feet and I can't even call it a pain since it's just an uncomfortable feeling other than the numbness. Dr.Park said that it will fade away on its own. I hope so!
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wow! seems like your recovery is going really well! i'm super happy for you! 31-32 is definitely a good size!

I feel so happy whenever i buy a new dress or skirt!
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Hi ladies,
just popping in quickly to give an update on my progress.
I did a second aspiration and nothing came out at all. I took a video and sent to Dr Park and he responded that I did it well and that I don't need to do the aspiration anylonger. Just continue stretching. My walking is ok now, better and better. The stiffness in the morning is lighter too.
I tried to play tennis the day before and i could not run yet but I could move around in walking quickly fine. I still have light bruises in the back of my knees. I still have slight trouble walking down stairs but it is getting better.
 
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Anyone do this surgery in other korea hospital?i found a hospital call jelim , only need 2500usd , they claimed they done 2000cases at least, and they promise me they can make my calve smaller in100%, its attractive, it only half of cost when compare with oz, any guys can give me suggestion?
 
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dreamx2 said:
Anyone do this surgery in other korea hospital?i found a hospital call jelim , only need 2500usd , they claimed they done 2000cases at least, and they promise me they can make my calve smaller in100%, its attractive, it only half of cost when compare with oz, any guys can give me suggestion?
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Really!! Are they doing exactly the same type of
Surgery as Oz clinic? If it is then great news for us. Stopping the monopoly of dr park charging us sky high price. I saw they have Kakao talk bit not sure if there's any in house English or Chinese translator.
 
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kiki12345 said:
Hi Madisonthegreat, when are you going to have the operation? I've scheduled the op with dr. park at the end of Sep but I'll stay in Seoul till mid Oct. Maybe we can keep each other company if you are alone?
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Hi kiki12345,
My husband is coming alone to take care of me after the surgery; we can still keep each other company, it's always good to have someone that understands what we are going through. Best luck to you.
 
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