How can I make my calves smaller?

[camber]

I have read RF doesn't work only the removal of the muscle will work. Just a question of picking your surgeon now.

 

[girl]

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!

 

[ongrace]

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?

 

[girl]

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.

 

[ongrace]

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.

 

[girl]

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

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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!

 

[girl]

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!

 

[girl]

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!

 

[thelilachour]

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

 

[ongrace]

Hi i am interested to join thr group. Doing my research now before deciding which clinic to go

 

[girl]

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.

 

[girl]

24yuli16 said: ↑

Hello everyone! I am from UK and would like to coordinate with anyone who is also from UK and planning to get partial muscle resection done. I actually got mine done by Dr Park almost two years ago now and my measurements were 35cm (L) and 35.3cm (R). Now they are both 33.5cm and don’t get me wrong, this was already a massive change and I had more confidence in my self with less muscular legs but my legs still look quiet big in terms of size and it hasn’t really allowed me to reach the level of comfort and confidence where I can start wearing shorts and dresses. This may be because I am petite (5’1) and my ideal calf measurement is actuallg 31.5 cm and of course mg current measurement is more than this. So now, I would like to know please if there is anyone here who is from UK and would like to go together again this year please email me at [email protected] or send me a private message. We can definitely support each other and the process would be much more easy! And since I had gone through the process before I can definitely offer you some mental support with your own recovery. I have another question, is there anyone here who had gone for a second partial muscle resection before as well? I haven’t yet emailed Dr Park regarding my interedt to go back to get further reduction on my calves but I have already made up my mind. I’ll be emailing him soon.

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Hi! I am planning to have surgery with Dr.Park but I am afraid of long term consequences. Since you are willing to do it a second time, I guess you recovered well ! After how long were you able to walk long distances? Run? Are you able to jump normally? Do hiking? Thanks!

 

[camber]

THELILACHOUR you are on a calf group chat. Like GIRL said why do you want to only converse with a few people when you could converse with loads of people. There were a few people on here who formed their own little group as they did not like to hear negative stuff so now they talk among themselves and give each other the answers they want to hear. Better for them.
GIRL I had it done last December and this is scary stuff I know. There is a big window in Dr Park's room and I was considering jumping through it when the anesthetist came in LOL. Anyway went through the operation, very painful limping especially on the right side for quite a while . The left recovered very quickly. After about 3 months you can do everything you did before if you do the stretches. The muscle is very elastic so seems to readjust itself. Very painful at the start.

 

[girl]

camber said: ↑

THELILACHOUR you are on a calf group chat. Like GIRL said why do you want to only converse with a few people when you could converse with loads of people. There were a few people on here who formed their own little group as they did not like to hear negative stuff so now they talk among themselves and give each other the answers they want to hear. Better for them.
GIRL I had it done last December and this is scary stuff I know. There is a big window in Dr Park's room and I was considering jumping through it when the anesthetist came in LOL. Anyway went through the operation, very painful limping especially on the right side for quite a while . The left recovered very quickly. After about 3 months you can do everything you did before if you do the stretches. The muscle is very elastic so seems to readjust itself. Very painful at the start.

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Thanks for your answer Camber! I am glad to hear that everything was ok for you after 3 months! I think I will move on with the surgery with Dr.Park.. even if I am really scared... I am from Canada, I consulted a couple of surgeon here and in the US and they all thought I was crazy to want a calf surgery, that it was too risky in the long term.. but I definitely need a calf reduction if I want to have a normal life.

 

[camber]

Hi Girl
People who dont have a problem always think people who have a problem are crazy for doing something about it. It is a very specialised skill only practiced in Asia and Dr in Canada dont really know anything about it. If a Dr in Canada tells you to have lipo just ignore as can see your muscle but I think you have nice enough shapely legs. However if you feel they are too muscular have them reduced. There is a Dr in LA who advertises resection but then recommends in all cases RF. That doesn't work and the muscle grows back as the nerves rejoin. From what I have read it is considered safe (still scary) but the muscle that is being resectioned is considered not really necessary for function. It is the soleus muscle that controls walking etc.