Omg I’m in the same position as you! My body is fine to me too I have some booty, small waist and boobs and all and then there’s my muscular calves! Ugh! It really does hold me back a lot in my socializing life and I have major self esteem issue from it. The same ole situation that have been told on here by many, I wear long pants all the times yes even in the summer and when I do wear dresses and skirts it have to be long so I can hide it. It makes me look short and stumpy. Everytime I get dress and I think about having to work around my calves makes me not even want to leave the house. I really want to get the surgery so bad and have the funds for it but I’m extremely terrified and scared of the recovering process. Our friends on here haven’t done any updating for a while. I’m wondering what’s going on with everyone? I have been a silent reader of this thread for yearssss now. From the very first one to newer ones . Set on Dr. Park but I’m trying to work up the courage to go. Ladies please update on your progress good or bad please.
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Hi happychallenger, how are you doing? Have you gone back for your revision yet? If so would you be so kind to update us on your progress please? I hope everything went smoothly for you and that you’re doing great. Thanks in advance.
Hi all, I just thought of wanting to give back to the forum. I did my calf reduction with Dr Park last Monday (30/10) and I just want to say that this is not for the faint hearted...
Day 1 of surgery:
I did both lipo and calf reduction at the same time. Not sure if that was a good choice. I woke up half way through the op and I could feel Dr Park tugging the sides of my thighs with a canula. I was groggy and did not feel anything except for the tugging. After it was done, I remembered seeing a bottle of yellowish thick melted butter like liquid when I left the theatre. I actually asked the nurse if I could take a picture of that but she said they have already discarded it ): I wanted to remind myself to never overindulge. I was on the drip for a while and could walk to the toilet after the operation. I stayed in the resting room about 2 hours before Dr park sent me back to the hotel.
Day 2:
Went back to remove my stitches and I remembered Dr asking me to stretch. The nurses tried to push me against the wall..I was in so much pain that I almost passed out. I remembered being dizzy and I suddenly could not hear anything. I burst out in tears and started crying. The nurses had me lie down on the sofa while I was sobbing. It was all too much to bear. I got up and continued my stretches bit by bit. I started quite close to the wall and moved further and further. I could walk better after that.
Day 3:
I stayed in and cried because I was in so much pain. My thighs were starting to be bruised so sleeping was very uncomfortable. The spinal anaesthesia was giving me a terrible headache because there was a puncture in my dura and the blood could not clot properly. I was having migraines due to the loss of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) even though I drank so much water.
Day 5:
I went to the clinic to visit Dr Park and he brought me some painkillers and blood clotting med.
Day 7:
Visited Dr Park and had my first aspiration. The needle pricking was just painful and I screamed...they had about 13ml removed which dr park said its normal. He is very nice, keeps patting my back and laughing at my whiny-ness. I admit I have a very low threshold for pain and am terrified of needles.
I am still in pain and am unable to walk properly. It just hurts and I am still limping. I try to do my stretches but I get giddy after a short while. At this stage I am thinking if it was worth it. I've got a feeling that I will think its worth it in the future...but right now I am still emotionally and physically drained.
Day 1 of surgery:
I did both lipo and calf reduction at the same time. Not sure if that was a good choice. I woke up half way through the op and I could feel Dr Park tugging the sides of my thighs with a canula. I was groggy and did not feel anything except for the tugging. After it was done, I remembered seeing a bottle of yellowish thick melted butter like liquid when I left the theatre. I actually asked the nurse if I could take a picture of that but she said they have already discarded it ): I wanted to remind myself to never overindulge. I was on the drip for a while and could walk to the toilet after the operation. I stayed in the resting room about 2 hours before Dr park sent me back to the hotel.
Day 2:
Went back to remove my stitches and I remembered Dr asking me to stretch. The nurses tried to push me against the wall..I was in so much pain that I almost passed out. I remembered being dizzy and I suddenly could not hear anything. I burst out in tears and started crying. The nurses had me lie down on the sofa while I was sobbing. It was all too much to bear. I got up and continued my stretches bit by bit. I started quite close to the wall and moved further and further. I could walk better after that.
Day 3:
I stayed in and cried because I was in so much pain. My thighs were starting to be bruised so sleeping was very uncomfortable. The spinal anaesthesia was giving me a terrible headache because there was a puncture in my dura and the blood could not clot properly. I was having migraines due to the loss of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) even though I drank so much water.
Day 5:
I went to the clinic to visit Dr Park and he brought me some painkillers and blood clotting med.
Day 7:
Visited Dr Park and had my first aspiration. The needle pricking was just painful and I screamed...they had about 13ml removed which dr park said its normal. He is very nice, keeps patting my back and laughing at my whiny-ness. I admit I have a very low threshold for pain and am terrified of needles.
I am still in pain and am unable to walk properly. It just hurts and I am still limping. I try to do my stretches but I get giddy after a short while. At this stage I am thinking if it was worth it. I've got a feeling that I will think its worth it in the future...but right now I am still emotionally and physically drained.
Paracutt333 hope you continue to recover and it is worth it. Dr Park does appear to get good results. I am also doing this over the Christmas period and having lipo on my knees and maybe around the calf as well. I have had lipo before and it is not pleasant and you feel stiff so you have had a double wammy. Is your hearing OK now or do you mean you just fainted? That was worrying comment as I thought at first you had a neurological reaction. I hate needles as well and dread having to do the aspiration myself. Stay on the forum. A lot of girls have gone through it and it seems the first 2 weeks are the worst. It is scary stuff . What country are you from? I am from UK
Hello Camber,
Yes my hearing is ok now, it was just for that 30 seconds of muffled hearing and profuse sweating when I was pushed against the wall. Dr Park is very kind
His nurses are a little stern and rough when handling so I try to remind them to be gentle. I've a low pain threshold.
I did not expect thigh liposuction to be this uncomfortable. Could you remember how long before your swelling and bruising went down?
Yes my hearing is ok now, it was just for that 30 seconds of muffled hearing and profuse sweating when I was pushed against the wall. Dr Park is very kind
His nurses are a little stern and rough when handling so I try to remind them to be gentle. I've a low pain threshold. I did not expect thigh liposuction to be this uncomfortable. Could you remember how long before your swelling and bruising went down?
@parachute333 Thank you so much for sharing and congratulation on being so brave and went through with your operation. I’ve been waiting for someone to do some updating because I’m planning to go in the very near future as well. From what I’ve read the first few weeks are the worse and everyone always think what have they done to themselves but things will get better in no time and you’ll be loving the result with your beautiful slender calves. I’m so excited for you! I wish you a speedy recovery and please keep us updated of your journey. Sending love and positive vibes your way!
Dear Parachut333 thanks for reply. Lipo makes you stiff for a few months and as well you are having to stretch your calves every 30 minutes. Legs will be compressed for a few months - from top to bottom in your case. Dr Park must have thought it would work out otherwise would not have done it. Persevere I think and keep stretching as it better to get it all done at once ready for short skirts in the summer.
Day 8 :
My legs are still very tight. Dr Park said I have not been stretching enough. Stretching hurts so so much, it feels like the muscles at the back of my knees are gonna pop! I begin to appreciate those times that I could walk and run freely. And maybe it is due to my liposuction as well, I'm sore from butt down. I'm kinda sad that I did not research properly on liposuction. I am 158cm, 48kg before surgery. I just needed to get rid of my saddle bags and fats in the inner thighs which technically could have been done via mini liposuction. The bruising for mini liposuction is very minimal..almost not visible. I think Dr used a traditional lipo method on me which got my entire thighs bruised. Not his fault of course..just that I should have researched more in depth on what korea has to offer. Walked around Gangnam and had dinner at Paris Baugette. Food was alright. Currently, I am walking at granny's pace haha...and i've been stretching all night. I don't want to sleep because I know I will get tight tmr...which means all my efforts will be wasted again. I still dont feel my calves being attractive cus it looks jelly and wobbly. Hopefully I can get pass this stage asap. I heard the first 2 weeks are the hardest..6 more days! Since i am not intending to sleep soon, here are some helpful tips that I wished someone told me.
1. Eat the sinceeh pill 12 hrs before your surgery.
2. Drink lots of pumpkin soup (I've heard that other clinics will offer but OZ does not offer that so it will be good to bring them along as it helps in deswelling)
3. Eat bananas (high in potassium) to prevent cramps and spasms - I eat 2 bananas everyday and I havent had any spasms so I am thankful for that. (Keeping fingers crossed)
4. I brought dry shampoo and lots of wet wipes because I could not shower for 3 days.
5. I do not recommend doing both lipo and calf reduction at the same time.
6. A cold or warm pack would help in case your ankles swelled. (I wished I had brought this along)
7. The nurses can be stern.
8. Drink lots of water.
9. Bring heeled wedges, loose track pants and comfy clothes.
10. Bring a flat shoe larger in 1 or 2 sizes because your feet will swell
My legs are still very tight. Dr Park said I have not been stretching enough. Stretching hurts so so much, it feels like the muscles at the back of my knees are gonna pop! I begin to appreciate those times that I could walk and run freely. And maybe it is due to my liposuction as well, I'm sore from butt down. I'm kinda sad that I did not research properly on liposuction. I am 158cm, 48kg before surgery. I just needed to get rid of my saddle bags and fats in the inner thighs which technically could have been done via mini liposuction. The bruising for mini liposuction is very minimal..almost not visible. I think Dr used a traditional lipo method on me which got my entire thighs bruised. Not his fault of course..just that I should have researched more in depth on what korea has to offer. Walked around Gangnam and had dinner at Paris Baugette. Food was alright. Currently, I am walking at granny's pace haha...and i've been stretching all night. I don't want to sleep because I know I will get tight tmr...which means all my efforts will be wasted again. I still dont feel my calves being attractive cus it looks jelly and wobbly. Hopefully I can get pass this stage asap. I heard the first 2 weeks are the hardest..6 more days! Since i am not intending to sleep soon, here are some helpful tips that I wished someone told me.
1. Eat the sinceeh pill 12 hrs before your surgery.
2. Drink lots of pumpkin soup (I've heard that other clinics will offer but OZ does not offer that so it will be good to bring them along as it helps in deswelling)
3. Eat bananas (high in potassium) to prevent cramps and spasms - I eat 2 bananas everyday and I havent had any spasms so I am thankful for that. (Keeping fingers crossed)
4. I brought dry shampoo and lots of wet wipes because I could not shower for 3 days.
5. I do not recommend doing both lipo and calf reduction at the same time.
6. A cold or warm pack would help in case your ankles swelled. (I wished I had brought this along)
7. The nurses can be stern.
8. Drink lots of water.
9. Bring heeled wedges, loose track pants and comfy clothes.
10. Bring a flat shoe larger in 1 or 2 sizes because your feet will swell
Paracutt
Thanks for all the tips I have heard the banana one but not pumkin soup
It was adventurous getting the thighs lipo'd at the same time but hopefully after two weeks you will view this period as worth the pain. Do you know how many cms you lost from calves? I know with swelling etc you cant see yet but Dr park can tell you how much he took. Keep updating us
Thanks for all the tips I have heard the banana one but not pumkin soup
It was adventurous getting the thighs lipo'd at the same time but hopefully after two weeks you will view this period as worth the pain. Do you know how many cms you lost from calves? I know with swelling etc you cant see yet but Dr park can tell you how much he took. Keep updating us
Day 9:
The mornings are so so bad. I felt tight and could not walk without bending my knees. Did aspiration again when I went to the clinic. Was painful when they injected and moved the needle around. When Dr told me its done, I just laid on the operation bed and told Dr that I cannot do this anymore. At this stage, if I could turn back time, I would have done thigh lipo but not calf resection because it is too much for me to handle. Dr aspirated about 50ml this time which he said was a lot! My bandage is not tight enough so I am supposed to wrap very very tightly around my calves. Then I had to show him my dreaded stretching omg....the nurses pushed me against the wall. I started crying again..I am so so emotional when I am at his clinic. In my mind, I kept asking why did I put myself through such a torture when my family and husband already think that I am beautiful )': I hope all these will be worth it. I could walk around in heels slowly after that for about 40 minutes but my legs have swelled to its maximum. My feet are turning purple and I told Dr that I am turning into an alien soon. 5 more days to the 2 week mark!!!!!!!
I think anyone who wants to go through this needs to be very strong mentally and physically because the recovery is the toughest part. I have another 9 days in Korea and I am even thinking of telling Dr that I will be heading home in 3 days' time to avoid those aspirations.
For those who had done this before, were you able to walk normally/ were you also tight and sore in the mornings when you reached the 2 weeks mark? How many times did you have to do aspirations?
The mornings are so so bad. I felt tight and could not walk without bending my knees. Did aspiration again when I went to the clinic. Was painful when they injected and moved the needle around. When Dr told me its done, I just laid on the operation bed and told Dr that I cannot do this anymore. At this stage, if I could turn back time, I would have done thigh lipo but not calf resection because it is too much for me to handle. Dr aspirated about 50ml this time which he said was a lot! My bandage is not tight enough so I am supposed to wrap very very tightly around my calves. Then I had to show him my dreaded stretching omg....the nurses pushed me against the wall. I started crying again..I am so so emotional when I am at his clinic. In my mind, I kept asking why did I put myself through such a torture when my family and husband already think that I am beautiful )': I hope all these will be worth it. I could walk around in heels slowly after that for about 40 minutes but my legs have swelled to its maximum. My feet are turning purple and I told Dr that I am turning into an alien soon. 5 more days to the 2 week mark!!!!!!!
I think anyone who wants to go through this needs to be very strong mentally and physically because the recovery is the toughest part. I have another 9 days in Korea and I am even thinking of telling Dr that I will be heading home in 3 days' time to avoid those aspirations.
For those who had done this before, were you able to walk normally/ were you also tight and sore in the mornings when you reached the 2 weeks mark? How many times did you have to do aspirations?