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Is 300cc a Lot of Fat to Be Removed from Each Calf? When Will I See Final Results?

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I had circumferential liposuction of the calves and ankles six days ago. My doctor removed about 300 cc from each calf/ankle. He told me that my calf muscles were big but that I had about 1-2 inches of pinchable fat at the tops and about 1 inch at the ankle. Right now with the swelling they look about the same as they did before. I know that the swelling will last up to 6 months but would it be realistic to expect the circumference to go down an inch or so at least after the swelling goes down?

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