After years of deliberation and active participation on this site, I got calf reduction surgery from Dr. Park over 10 years ago.
I provided my email address years ago, wanting to give back to those who are going thru the same arduous process of researching every aspect of this scary yet promising procedure---and i still get contacted....
To those of us who have worked hard to build beautiful bodies but ended up with gargantuan bulky calves OR to those who were endowed with strong calves but hate them, here is my story.
Side effects:
I assure you there are none. I hike, bike, play tennis, swim... and power has not been compromised. And there has not been compensation of other muscles. (Other muscles did not get big to compensate for the loss).
My calves have not increased in size in over 10 years despite all the hiking and biking i do.
I am 5’3 and 108lbs. Calf size was 38 cm and have been 32/33 since the surgery.
Healing:
10 days should be plenty during which time, you will be in pain but will progressively get better. After about a week, I went shopping but walked turtle speed--crutches would have helped. You will be sore for 6 months and have dull pressure for a year. Best advice is to stretch and message 24/7, so your remaining muscles don't curl up.
Swelling:
You will be told to wear compression stockings for several months, but I wore them for about a year. After 6 months, I cut em off at the knees and wore them 24/7. most of the swelling was gone in about six months
As for which doctor, you have to do your own homework. I am a researcher, so I had researched for years about the safety of this operation (even read dissertations) and found the doctor who resolved all my concerns. and i assure you Dr. Park's wealth of experience, success cases, and gentle and unpretentious mannerism will make you feel at ease.
Ask lots of questions, do ton of research on your own before making this life altering decision.
For the past several years, I have been feeling more self confident and feminine in dresses, skirts, shorts--which i had never worn before. It has been truly liberating devoid of debilitating sense of inadequacy.
Email me if u want to see photos.
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I come to this site about once a year, so best to email.
I hope this helps someone.
