How can I make my calves smaller?

[kiki12345]

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.

Oh how sweet! Lucky you

 

[evachan]

Hello, I am thinking about getting partial muscle resection in the U.S and looking for someone who actually had this surgery in the U.S.

I went to see Dr. Perry Liu and he gave me three selections to reduce my calf size.

nerve ablation

nerve resection

partial muscle resection

I want to know if there is anyone in this forum had muscle reduction by him.

I saw a couple of messages of ppl who got nerve resection by him, but not with muscle reduction.

I wish I could do it in Korea where so many ppl had done this surgery so far. However I won't be able to fly to Korea to stay for 2 weeks realistically since I have 2 year old baby.

 

[tncli]

as for the scar question, a bit darker, but hardly noticeable after about 2 years. before then, use concealer or wear stockings. I come on this forum once in a blue moon, so private message me, which goes straight to my email. I'm still on b/c I truly want to help those who aren't able to live fully as they live behind frumpy pants. for the first time in my life i feel feminine and alluring. it truly opens up another world.

hi could you tell me when you had your calf surgery and from whom.

 

[flyingwind66]

has anyone had neurectomy? if so then what were your before and after measurements and after how many months? how long did you find the recovery?

 

[tncli]

Wow, you're legs look incredible. I have muscular calves and am very self conscience. I do not feel feminine. I do not wear shorts, skirts and short dresses. I have difficulty fitting into long boots and tight jeans. I hate the bulge.

I am slim every where else except my calves.

 

[babyangel11]

Hi can i check - those gals who go to Dr Jong- how long do you gals have to compress for? Do you have to compress for like 6 months as encouraged by Park?

thanks!

 

[Icecoffee]

Good question babyangel. I would like to know too.

I am 2 months post op and has stop compression. Size went up 1cm but stay the same for 2 days now. The only thing is the numbness or tingling feeling came back.

 

[kiki12345]

Good question babyangel. I would like to know too.

I am 2 months post op and has stop compression. Size went up 1cm but stay the same for 2 days now. The only thing is the numbness or tingling feeling came back.

What about scars, icecoffee?

 

[vanitygirl09]

Would sincerely love to hear from those who went to Dr Jong which I know is a lot fewer than Dr Park thus I would truly appreciate any information.

I've spoken to both doctors and they reply promptly with good English. Dr Jong is about $2000 cheaper than Dr Park. Though price is not the only factor, I enjoyed the things I've heard about him as well as much as I appreciate the information on his website.

 

[vanitygirl09]

I am more interested in operation with Dr Jong at this stage. I've sent him photos and my calves measure 38.5 and 37.5 right now. He said he predicts it will go down to 35cm so about 3cm reduction. Honestly, I'm quite disappointed with this as I don't know how it'd look like when its done. Dr Park I hear does more dramatic ones but its an issue of safety as well... Plus I don't want chicken legs as it'd look disporportionate to my thighs.

I want to have it slender not necessarily really really small like models. What do you guys think? Do you think 3-4cm is enough? I am more upset at the shape of it now actually than anything. Like bulges out which I hate.

 

[Icecoffee]

What about scars, icecoffee?

Hi Kiki, my scars are not so bad. It is only 2cm long and I started using scar gel after 7 weeks post op. The scars definitely get lighter but I think will take more than half year to fully fade.

 

[Icecoffee]

Hi Vanitygirl

3-4cm reduction does make a big different. My pre-op is 38 and post op is around 34-35. I can see it is more straighter and slimmer.

I think u will have to take into consideration about the incision too. Dr Park only cut 2cm long and Dr Jong is 4cm. To be very honest, it is already hard for 2cm scars to go away, i cannot imagine having 4cm scars.

Hope this helps.

 

[kiki12345]

Hi Vanitygirl

3-4cm reduction does make a big different. My pre-op is 38 and post op is around 34-35. I can see it is more straighter and slimmer.

I think u will have to take into consideration about the incision too. Dr Park only cut 2cm long and Dr Jong is 4cm. To be very honest, it is already hard for 2cm scars to go away, i cannot imagine having 4cm scars.

Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your reply icecoffee! Much appreciated.

 

[vanitygirl09]

Hi Vanitygirl

3-4cm reduction does make a big different. My pre-op is 38 and post op is around 34-35. I can see it is more straighter and slimmer.

I think u will have to take into consideration about the incision too. Dr Park only cut 2cm long and Dr Jong is 4cm. To be very honest, it is already hard for 2cm scars to go away, i cannot imagine having 4cm scars.

Hope this helps.

Thanks icecoffee. I saw all reductions are like 32cm and some pre op are 35cm! that worried me a bit but then I realised everyone is different. Really small calves would look very strange on me and I'd rather it just look slender rather than skinny because right now it is bulging out on the side like..a bomb waiting to happen hahahaha

 

[vanitygirl09]

Also guys, how long does it take to "resume normal life" for you? I don't have much time. About 10 days after surgery I can stay maybe even 8--9 depending on scheduling of consultations. Is this enough?