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hi black caviar,

I'm new to this forum... Actually, new to blogging in general. But I was wondering if I could get some feedback and advice from you. I scheduled my surgery first week of August in LA with Dr. Liu and he recommended the Rf ablation method. I'm not sure if it was you that tried this method and results were unsuccessful? Could you tell me why you wouldn't recommend this method of surgery? Thanks!!
 
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hello evachan,
Did you have the surgery done with Dr. Liu? If so, which surgery method did you elect? I had a consultation and the RF nerve ablation was recommended and I scheduled my surgery for August. I'm now, thinking I should reconsider my surgery options...
 
#2,614
Hello again guys! Is anyone going to Dr. Park this month of August to get partial muscle resection done? I am from UK and I plan to go there soon.
However, I feel hesistant about travelling around the places in the country on my own. I am worried that I will not find my way to the clinic when I arrive. Also, I have several questions about payments for the hotel.

For those who stayed in Youngdong Hotel, can you pay with card or cash? I know Ephthatha hotel (now called E-residence) is cheaper but is it actually good and safe to stay there?

Also, did you withraw the lump sum for the payment for the surgery before you departed in your country? Were you not worried about the money being stolen or lost before you even arrive at the clinic to see Dr. Park?

If anyone can share their experiences on this particular matter it would be huge help!!
 
#2,615
CSWW said:
Hello everyone,

I am new to this and I really hope to be able to participate in this discussion. I have been very embarrassed with myself for having such bulky calves.

I am from United Kingdom and I am thinking of having my calf-reduction surgery done in summer 2016. Am wondering if anyone is thinking of having the same operation done with Dr.Park this year?
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Hello CSWW!!! I am from UK too and plan to go to Dr. Park this month!! I am looking to buy my flight ticket for next week already.

Have you already gone to him or are you still in UK?
 
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Black Caviar said:
Hi
I didn't do the RF because I have heard there is a chance of muscle growing back and after previous experience with neurectomy i wanted to make sure that my next procedure ensured permanent results. I also told that if you have RF then if you decide to have partial muscle resection, the results won't be the best because of scar tissue RF creates. If you want something wihh permanent result I would recommend partial muscle resection. For me post op recovery was fine, had no issues at all
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Hi Black Caviar, are you still active on PurseForum? If you are could you please please please email me. I have my surgery booked with Dr Jong on October 12, 2016 and have a couple of questions that I hope you can help answering. I would really appreciate it, here's my email: [email protected], thanks so much!!
 
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Gah, I haven't been on here in forever XD I am going to Soeul in at the end of October and just booked my consultation with Dr. Park for calf reduction. (also plan on getting some facial contouring too but that will likely be its own thread and will be at a different clinic)

I'm going with another girl I met on this forum :smile: we booked an airbnb together. (there was going to be 4 of us but the other 2 seem to have bailed)

I will definitely post my impressions, before and afters and reviews when it all happens!

I first used the online consult on the website. The doctor asked for me to email a picture of my calves and my calf circumference along with my height and weight. Emails and answers were prompt and precise :smile:

He said that I am a candidate for calf resection and that according to my body stats (154cm tall, 50kg, calf circumference 36.5cm and 37cm or 5'1" tall, 110lbs, calf circumference 14.5 inches) the most ideal circumference is 33cm/13inches.

I am super excited!! gah!

side note, I am a circus artist doing static trapeze, hoop, silks and contortion. I used to be a way serious ballet dancer/student (probably how I got the giant calves in the first place) and I still take a ballet class now and again. I'll be taking 3-4 months off for sure and I will let you all know how the surgery affects my performance.
 
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Elle_07 said:
Hello again guys! Is anyone going to Dr. Park this month of August to get partial muscle resection done? I am from UK and I plan to go there soon.
However, I feel hesistant about travelling around the places in the country on my own. I am worried that I will not find my way to the clinic when I arrive. Also, I have several questions about payments for the hotel.

For those who stayed in Youngdong Hotel, can you pay with card or cash? I know Ephthatha hotel (now called E-residence) is cheaper but is it actually good and safe to stay there?

Also, did you withraw the lump sum for the payment for the surgery before you departed in your country? Were you not worried about the money being stolen or lost before you even arrive at the clinic to see Dr. Park?

If anyone can share their experiences on this particular matter it would be huge help!!
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HI Elle!! I am planning on going to dr Park at the end of September. I myself would love to find someone who is planning on undergoing the some surgery so I don't have to go though the process alone. I also feel hesitant about being in Korea for 2 weeks by my self. I would be super nice to share this experience with someone. I am a girl form Sweden, 23 years old.

Have you decided a date yet?? :)
 
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flyingwind66 said:
Gah, I haven't been on here in forever XD I am going to Soeul in at the end of October and just booked my consultation with Dr. Park for calf reduction. (also plan on getting some facial contouring too but that will likely be its own thread and will be at a different clinic)

I'm going with another girl I met on this forum :smile: we booked an airbnb together. (there was going to be 4 of us but the other 2 seem to have bailed)

I will definitely post my impressions, before and afters and reviews when it all happens!

I first used the online consult on the website. The doctor asked for me to email a picture of my calves and my calf circumference along with my height and weight. Emails and answers were prompt and precise :smile:

He said that I am a candidate for calf resection and that according to my body stats (154cm tall, 50kg, calf circumference 36.5cm and 37cm or 5'1" tall, 110lbs, calf circumference 14.5 inches) the most ideal circumference is 33cm/13inches.

I am super excited!! gah!

side note, I am a circus artist doing static trapeze, hoop, silks and contortion. I used to be a way serious ballet dancer/student (probably how I got the giant calves in the first place) and I still take a ballet class now and again. I'll be taking 3-4 months off for sure and I will let you all know how the surgery affects my performance.
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Hi, it's too bad i just found this page. I would have loved to travel with you guys. But I feel that October is too late. I have all of september free. Which date in October are you leaving for Korea?

And does someone now what kind of shoes we should wear after? I've heard that high heals are preferred?
 
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QueenF said:
I'm thankful to have found this thread, my calves have been bothering me my whole life as it is also genetic so stretching/working out does not help. I'm going to be going to either Dr. Jong or Dr. Park this fall. Before this, I have some concerns and if anyone who has gone through the procedure can answer them, I would be really thankful.

- Would it be fine to drive two/three weeks after this procedure? (Short drives to work)
- Is the limping noticeable for those of you who mentioned it?
- How many hours of walking a day after the procedure is do-able?
- How long did you stay in bed after the procedure?
- I saw some people mentioning that they wore flats while I read on the clinics sites that heels must be worn, which is true?
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Hi, have you undergone your surgery yet? or book the appointment?
 
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happychallenger said:
Hi Black Caviar, are you still active on PurseForum? If you are could you please please please email me. I have my surgery booked with Dr Jong on October 12, 2016 and have a couple of questions that I hope you can help answering. I would really appreciate it, here's my email: [email protected], thanks so much!!
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Hey Happychallenger,

You're doing this soon! I am booked for November 2nd with Dr. Jong.. Please share your experience when the day comes!
I'm doing some accommodation research now, what have you booked for yourself?

Anyone who's had work done with Dr. Jong have recommendations of comfortable places to stay?

thank you!
 
#2,625
Hi ladies, I have my calf resection surgery booked with Dr. Jong on Oct 12. I understand this is a major operation and many of you have doubts and lots of questions, there are not enough girls who've gone through the surgery that are actually responding to emails so I promise I will answer all your questions if you have any, feel free to email me. Like most of you, this was a very tough decision to make and I have not successfully talked to anyone who've gone through the same surgery so I kind of just jumped into this hoping that Dr. Jong will do a great job. All the girls who have gone through the surgery that shared their email addresses on the forum did not answer any of my emails so if you're going through the same frustration, I will help you with all the concerns and questions you may have.
I am travelling from Vancouver, Canada and will be staying in Taiwan for a total of 12 days. I will be travelling alone and will be staying at an Airbnb flat just 5 minutes from the clinic by foot. I have always had large calves, it's in my genes. Both of my calves are at almost 40cm and although I'm tall, 5'11, they look super unproportional as I am thin. I have been very self-conscious and have never worn anything other than long pants and long skirts in my life. My email is [email protected] and if you don't hear from me right away it's probably because I'm drugged up but I promise I will answer each and every one of you's emails. Wish me luck!
 
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