Plastic surgery procedure to make calves thinner?

What kind of plastic surgery can be done on calves to make them slimmer, without risking any long term health issues (such as not able to walk or exercise in the future)?

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A: Reduction of large calves

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are no definitive procedures to accomplish reduction in calf muscles that are routinely practiced in the United States. This tends to be more common in the Asian literature. The only alternative is fat reduction which is most commonly performed using liposuction but has been reported using mesotherapy,... more

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kkhoobehi
316 posts
25 Jun 2009

you may consider liposuction if there is excess fat pocket. Personal examination by a board certified plastic surgeon will help you.

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