How can I make my calves smaller?

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Hi Passion
I need a bit of lipo as well. I dont know where you live in the world but you dont need to go to Korea to have lipo on the calves unless of course you live nearby. I would just have lipo done in UK. I looked into RF but it appears the nerves grow back so not worth it.
 
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camber said:
Hi Passion
I need a bit of lipo as well. I dont know where you live in the world but you dont need to go to Korea to have lipo on the calves unless of course you live nearby. I would just have lipo done in UK. I looked into RF but it appears the nerves grow back so not worth it.
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I live in Vancouver, BC Canada :) I need calve reduction actually not just lipo. I've done the RF rediation in Taiwan. DOESN'T WORK.
 
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Hi girls!
For those who already had the surgery:
- do you have any regrets?
- are you satisfied of the outcome?
- after how long were you able to walk normally, without people noticing that something was wrong?
- are you now able to do physical activity normally? Run? Jump? Play sports (volleyball)?
Thank you so much for the answer!
 
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ongrace said:
Hi,
Is calf reduction via RF effective and permanent? Hope someone can share as I am planning to do that in Seoul. Any recommendation reliable reasonable price clinic?
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From the research I have done, RadioFrequency nerve ablation is a temporary option. Reduction will be minimal and it won’t last, but it is safe if done by a experimented board surgeon. In fact, I am scheduled for RF with Dr.Liu in October, the plan was to do Botox, than RF and than move on to gastrocnemius resection, but I now don’t think RF worth the money (but I already gave a deposit)... I am afraid of long term consequences of gastrocnemius resection.... but more i research, more think it is the most valuable option..

You can read this article on Pubmed: Anatomicsl study of the regeneration after selective neurectomy in the rabbit: clinical application for esthetic calf reduction.
 
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Hi,
Tks for sharing. I emailed some clinic and noted it is semi permanent so done more research and now looking at selective neurectomy which some clinic do. However do note there are risk. Planning to do it in Dec.
 
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Julia A said:
Today is exactly 2 months post op. I still tire easily from walking up the stairs or walking for too long. My feet also turn numb and uncomfortable every time i put on my bandages. The numbness goes away after maybe 30mins. However, i didnt experience any nerve pain or other form of pain. I also noticed that i cant jump as high as a normal person, my jump is kind of like a hop as compared to pre-op. My running looks/ feels like a fast walk as compared to before surgery too. I think its because my muscle are much much weaker than before surgery. When my relatives and close friends saw my "new" legs, they told me that they are really much slimmer - Even my near 80 year old grandmother said so ! I really want to try out sports like boxing and muay thai (Thai boxing), but with my current fitness/weakness level... i think it will have to wait. The swelling in my ankles and feet region, is going down very very slowly. Some days, my feet are extra swollen and i cant fit into my working shoes and had to wear slippers to work ( my boss understands my condition ).

if you girls have any more questions or want to see any pictures, just let me know. I am happy to help :smile:
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Hi Julia! You are now 4 months post-up, how is going your recovery? Is the swelling still present? Can you walk longer before being tired? Can you jump and run normally? I am looking to have this surgery but I am worried by long term consequences on physical activity. Thank you so much for telling us about your experience!
 
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chococatx said:
Hey guys! For the scars behind the knees, I'm 8 months post op, and was wondering if the scars fade? i still have a purple line across that's pretty visible.
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Hi Chococatx! I am really interested in calf resection surgery, but I am wondering about long term consequences. You are now 8 months post-up, how is you recovery? Is everything back to normal? Walking long distances? Jumping? Hiking? Thank you so much for your answer!
 
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amici1992 said:
Day 21.5 & 22 - Post-op, visit to the gym
That night, I slept over boyfriend's place. I reflect again on my recovery (that week and overall) and realize how sometimes day-to-day I don't feel any real quantifiable progress, but I have been sleeping over my bf's once a week since returning; there is definitely a clear and semi-drastic difference in how I am and how I feel each time. After upping my stretch game for five days during the work week, my limp has now gone down to only 30%. I don't need to hide under leggings and socks now because the bruises have faded and he's used to the bandages by now. Mornings still catch me off guard but everything else is so managable.
Next morning I return to the gym but knew I will only really stretch. My rubber shoes can fit me now but I can't tie the laces lol. I do modified stretching, bodyweight squats and core stuff for maybe 45mins then leave. Dr. Park's official advice is to resume exercise at 6 weeks, but I plan on using gym equipment for hard stretches every morning as soon as my shoes fit more comfortably.

Day 23 - Post-op
Not much to report that day except I was walking so much quicker in my platform shoes. I also rode the train to boyfriend, the first time since day 10 and it was so different lol. I did it alone, at a normal person's pace. Progress! No pain, just tightness. I finally get to say that lol some people have been reporting that since day 1 and I just can't imagine.

Day 24 & 25 - Post-op
I managed a routine now: whenever I rebandage after I shower, I first massage with argan oil. I've been watching out for any rippling as a sign that I need to try harder to aspirate but there is none so far. I am dreading trying again just because the poking is not pleasant. I don't mind needles in any other context but with aspirating, the having to poke in and out repeatedly to find right spot is horrible. Anyway, while I do look forward to going bandage-free, right now it feels uncomfortable NOT to be compressed. It feels like there is a tight lump floating in my calves and I instantly feel better when I rebandage. In about a month, summer will arrive. I don't think I'm ready to expose them naked, but I feel much better that my calves are not enormous anymore. I don't mind hiding behind pants, I've been doing that for years and years now lol. I don't get cramps anymore, and my heels don't dig into shoes anymore. Going downstairs improves incrementally. Rubber shoes now fit although the ankles are tight and can rub shoe.
I will reduce updates for now from daily to weekly but will be happy to respond to any questions!
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Hi Amici! You are now around 5 months pos-op, how are you doing? Are you able to walk long distances without being tired? Running? jumping? I really want this surgery but I am wondering about long term consequences, I would be really glad to hear details from your experience! Thanks!
 
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thelilachour said:
Could someone pm me if they know of a calf group chat? I was considering starting one but not sure how many people are interested...and I have seen 5-6 people on this thread from my city lol
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It is difficult to find information about calf reduction, I was glad when I found this forum. Please do not start a private blog, for the benefit of every girl who has big calves and who is looking for a solution. It is helpful to see the conversation of the other members.
 
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