What Are My Options For Calf Reduction? Costs?

Thank you for your question. In many cases of thicker lower legs, there is excessive adipose (fatty) tissue that can be carefully liposuctioned. Make sure you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon. In other parts of the world (like Korea), muscle excision and/or cutting off nerve branches to the calf muscles are done. I don't have experience with those procedures but I would reserve those for extreme cases only, and with the right professionals. I've had great... more

The most common and effective procedure for calf reduction is partial neurotomy - essentially clipping part of the nerve branches to the calf muscle causing it to atrophy (shrink some) over the ensuing 6-12 months. Like any procedure it is highly recommended to seek consultation only from a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in this type of procedure. Hope this helps...RAS