I am desperate to find an effective treatment to make the calves smaller. I have very disproportionate calves while every other parts of the body is thin. If I dont use any strength in my legs, the calves are rather squishy, soft and are smaller. If you pinch the calves at the back, they're about 1" thick. Not sure if they're flesh/fats. However, if I walk or run, etc, the muscles would tighten up/ look big. I feel very uncomfortable and need massage. Would Zeltiq/zerona or anything help? Thx
Answer: Calf Reduction Surgery Thank you for posting your pictures. There are effective surgical techniques for reducing the calf size. Excessive calf bulk can be due to excess fat in the calves, hypertrophic muscle, or both. In most instances however, the muscle usually contributes to large calves. Radiofrequency ablation of the nerves to the gastrocnemius muscle is a very effective technique in reducing muscle size. It works similarly in theory to botox injections to the calves but provides a permanent reduction in the muscle bulk. Our technique requires no scar, minimal downtime, and has been very effective at calf muscle reduction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Calf Reduction Surgery Thank you for posting your pictures. There are effective surgical techniques for reducing the calf size. Excessive calf bulk can be due to excess fat in the calves, hypertrophic muscle, or both. In most instances however, the muscle usually contributes to large calves. Radiofrequency ablation of the nerves to the gastrocnemius muscle is a very effective technique in reducing muscle size. It works similarly in theory to botox injections to the calves but provides a permanent reduction in the muscle bulk. Our technique requires no scar, minimal downtime, and has been very effective at calf muscle reduction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Calf reduction Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. I would need to examine you in-person to best answer your question. Bone structure, muscle, and fat all contribute to the shape of the lower leg. When there is excess fat, this can be removed with liposuction to create a more shapely lower leg. I perform lower leg liposculpture/liposuction using a combination of liposuction techniques, including Smartlipo and power-assisted liposuction, with very fine cannulas inserted through small incisions. This is performed as an outpatient procedure in our fully-accredited operating room under IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. While some bruising and swelling is normal following surgery, patients are up and walking right away. I take a holistic approach to patient care and incorporate a special light-touch lymphatic massage and Zerona postoperatively, as well. I recommend you meet with a fully-trained plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and whether you are a good candidate for this procedure.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Calf reduction Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. I would need to examine you in-person to best answer your question. Bone structure, muscle, and fat all contribute to the shape of the lower leg. When there is excess fat, this can be removed with liposuction to create a more shapely lower leg. I perform lower leg liposculpture/liposuction using a combination of liposuction techniques, including Smartlipo and power-assisted liposuction, with very fine cannulas inserted through small incisions. This is performed as an outpatient procedure in our fully-accredited operating room under IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists. While some bruising and swelling is normal following surgery, patients are up and walking right away. I take a holistic approach to patient care and incorporate a special light-touch lymphatic massage and Zerona postoperatively, as well. I recommend you meet with a fully-trained plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and whether you are a good candidate for this procedure.
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October 28, 2014
Answer: Calves and ankles do great with micro cannula liposculpture.
Liposculpting the calves and ankles do great with the tiny micro canulas under local tumescent anesthesia and can be shaped and reduced very easily in most cases for roughly $4-5,000 on special and back to work in 2 days. Sincerely,
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Answer: Calves and ankles do great with micro cannula liposculpture.
Liposculpting the calves and ankles do great with the tiny micro canulas under local tumescent anesthesia and can be shaped and reduced very easily in most cases for roughly $4-5,000 on special and back to work in 2 days. Sincerely,
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April 4, 2017
Answer: Liposuction, Coolsculpting and Botox for calf slimming Looking at your pictures, it's unclear as to whether your issue is primarily one of adipose tissue(fat) or muscle. Liposuction, especially laser liposuction is very helpful in this area. If the issue is muscular, Botox injections can decrease the bulkiness of the muscle. in selected patients, we have treated the calves with cool sculpting with modest improvement.
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Answer: Liposuction, Coolsculpting and Botox for calf slimming Looking at your pictures, it's unclear as to whether your issue is primarily one of adipose tissue(fat) or muscle. Liposuction, especially laser liposuction is very helpful in this area. If the issue is muscular, Botox injections can decrease the bulkiness of the muscle. in selected patients, we have treated the calves with cool sculpting with modest improvement.
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May 14, 2012
Answer: Large calf
In order to give you the appropriate answer to your question, you have to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon. A pinch test will determine the thickness of your skin. If the skin is thick, 1 inch as you say, you can be helped. If the skin is thin, not much can be done, because, no reasonable surgeon will reduce the muscle size. As far as the method of reducing the fat in your calf, a conventional liposuction with thin canula is very effective.
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Answer: Large calf
In order to give you the appropriate answer to your question, you have to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon. A pinch test will determine the thickness of your skin. If the skin is thick, 1 inch as you say, you can be helped. If the skin is thin, not much can be done, because, no reasonable surgeon will reduce the muscle size. As far as the method of reducing the fat in your calf, a conventional liposuction with thin canula is very effective.
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Dr Widder
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