How can I make my calves smaller?

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#3,181
Gentle wind said:
Don’t waste you money. It hasn’t worked for my jaw muscle and another purseforumer who did it 3 times on her calves. It will also give you scar tissue which makes it harder to operate if you decide to cut your muscle one day. Little research say it works. It is not proven to work but maybe you’re lucky and it works for you. It is not proven to work, so not a lot of clinics offer RF.
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I agree to gentle wind.
 
#3,182
Julia A said:
[ near 1 year post-op ]
Hi ladies, it has been a long while since i last visited this forum. Okay, a quick update on my post-op recovery.

1. There is some asymmetrical between my left & right calves, where the right calf which Dr. park took out more, is now smaller and straighter, while the left calve is slightly bigger and more shapely.
2. The scar at the back of my knee is still there, but they are not noticeable unless you look closely at that area. However note that i did not apply any scar cream or any treatment, as i didnt mind the scar.
3. I can do running, sprinting, jumping, HIIT, strength training etc without any problem.
4. Sometimes my right calf feels tight, but there is no pain whatsoever. However do note that because of this tightness, it is a little stiff to bend my right leg.
5. I feel that my lower calves areas got a little bigger (?), maybe it's because my whole proportion changed or it's just in my mind.
6. I have absolutely no regrets in having this operation. I love my new legs and for the first time in my life, i actually think that my slightly shapely legs are quite sexy ? haha
7.The only pain that i feel occasionally, is during my walk to the office in the morning, where I have to climb stairs & slopes during my commute. It could be that my legs are stiff from the night and the morning "strenuous" walk, makes the calves muscle very tight and uncomfortable. However, the discomfort goes away as soon as i sit and rest, and i dont experience it anymore afterwards. I haven't experience any more cramps, nerve pain, or other form of side effects.
8. Sometimes i do think about whether to get a second surgery to correct the slight shapeliness of my left calf, but i really do not want to put my body under such trauma again. So, no plans for second surgery anytime soon.

I have attached my pre-op pic & my current 1 year post-op picture below.
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Your such a brave girl. Im happy for your recovery, i am doing mine on january/February 2020. I cant wait to change finally my life for the better coz my calves make me feel bad evwryday i wake up :(
 
#3,183
Cocolamo said:
Hey guys Seems like I’m late to the party, I’m a guy and I want to get a calf reduction done, I’m still deciding between park and jong (along with everyone it seems lol) do any guys have experience with this procedure? I’d be going alone maybe sometime this winter and I’d love a buddy tbh. Is anyone going around then?
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hu cocolamo ; I'm going on February to dr park how about you?
 
#3,185
Babyluv30 said:
I just had my surgery yesterday and I’m in so much pain. The first few hours after surgery was the worse it hurt to breath. It’s been the most painful experience of my life. My calves and knees are sore and so is my back and arms I’m not sure why. I think I have a little fever too. Stretching is painful. Walking is painful. It’s hard to sleep. I brought percocets and still hard to manage the pain. I hope I’m happy with the results and won’t need a revision. Doctor Park said I have a lot of scar tissues from previous radio frequencies so it was hard for him to remove the muscle. And I’m experiencing more pain the most people go through.
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how's your recovering ?
 
#3,186
Maryelisa said:
Hey guys I’m so glad I found this group. I’m thinking of calf reduction for all my life and preparing for it with Dr. park Seoul Korea For all the ladies who’s went with him what are the price someone on here said 10,000 and I read one lady laid 7,500.. I don’t have the money right now so planning for maybe next winter and I’ll be traveling from United States. Anyone on here also looking into this?? And for the ladies who already undergone this surgery please please reply it’ll be highly appreciated. I’m so tired of my calves taking over my life. I feel crazy right now for considering this but I’m sick and tired of my muscular calves
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hello maryelisa, did you have the surgery with dr park? how was it?
 
#3,189
Had surgery with Dr. Park about 10 years ago. Just visited Seoul and was reminded of the surgery, which is the best thing i did for myself.

haven't logged in here for years, but am back to provide my insights on its long-term effect. I've benefitted so much from this harmless surgery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others who love sports and are left with gargantuan disporportional calves OR to those who are genetically endowed.

If anyone has questions, pls don't hesitate to contact me. [email protected]

FACTS:
- Before: 38 After: 32/33cm
- Long-term side effects: none
- Grow back with rigorous exercise? I am an athlete: hike and bike. after 10 years, still 32/33
- No compensation growth what so ever.
- Never do general anesthesia with this surgery. Only do spinal anesthesia (numbs u waste down): instant recovery from anesthesia, no nausea, etc
- Keeping calves compressed is key: I kept mine compressed for about a year.
 
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Hello here! I think I'll be going to do this soonish, I emailed Doctor Park about scheduling the procedure for November 25th. Will anyone else be in Korea at that time? I'll be going alone, so it would be nice to have some company! For anyone who has gone before, any suggestions for doing this alone, or best recommendations on places to stay?
Thank you!
 
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Cassandra.007 said:
Hello here! I think I'll be going to do this soonish, I emailed Doctor Park about scheduling the procedure for November 25th. Will anyone else be in Korea at that time? I'll be going alone, so it would be nice to have some company! For anyone who has gone before, any suggestions for doing this alone, or best recommendations on places to stay?
Thank you!
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Hello cassandra. Goodluck, ill be doingit on february. I can’t before for my schedule
 
#3,192
sexy legs said:
Had surgery with Dr. Park about 10 years ago. Just visited Seoul and was reminded of the surgery, which is the best thing i did for myself.

haven't logged in here for years, but am back to provide my insights on its long-term effect. I've benefitted so much from this harmless surgery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others who love sports and are left with gargantuan disporportional calves OR to those who are genetically endowed.

If anyone has questions, pls don't hesitate to contact me. [email protected]

FACTS:
- Before: 38 After: 32/33cm
- Long-term side effects: none
- Grow back with rigorous exercise? I am an athlete: hike and bike. after 10 years, still 32/33
- No compensation growth what so ever.
- Never do general anesthesia with this surgery. Only do spinal anesthesia (numbs u waste down): instant recovery from anesthesia, no nausea, etc
- Keeping calves compressed is key: I kept mine compressed for about a year.
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sorry... I didn't got which exact procedure you underwent??
 
#3,194
dianna22 said:
Anyone had the full muscle removal in germany? i dont understand why they cannot offer partial muscle removal and only full? Can anyone explain this? Thanks!
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Iv been there and i was offered for nerve blocking orelse a full muscle removal. Based of long time searching and reading this forum, i would go in korea with dr park. He performs only partial muscle and many had it with him and contented after years of surgery.
I am going on february in korea to have it done
 
#3,195
I am thinking of having partial gastrocnemius muscle resection surgery next year with Dr Park at Oz clinic.

Can someone please tell me (who has had this procedure and was a foreign patient) - when you travelled back home, how did you sit in economy for so many hours? How did you elevate your legs and do stretches on the plane?

Did you choose first/business class so you could lie on your back? Thankyou
 
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