Big calves - what treatment?

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I am 26 yo, slim (57kg/163cm, but always had big calves. I am not super fit atm, but even when I train 5 times a week, I still have disproportionally big calves comparing to the rest of my body (like Lily Rose Depp or Michelle Tratchenberg). I have seen a surgeon in London regarding this, and he said there is not much we can do and leg liposuction has a long recovery. Is there anything I can do, or should I just accept it? Please help, I would like to wear shorts in summer!

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Hi, Botox injections may be an option for patients with a large muscle in this area. Please consult a medically qualified practitioner for a face to face assessment. All the best. Kind regards, Dr Ana

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their ankles and restore a more shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles, calves, and knees require a certain delicacy which is why I use several innovative forms of liposuction, including SmartLipo, to contour and resculpture the area while providing the most beautiful results with minimal scarring. SmartLipo, used in combination with other forms of liposuction or alone, is a procedure that uses laser light to liquefy fat and tighten the surrounding skin. It’s thought to involve less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction and is particularly good for small areas of fat deposits like the ankles. 
New technology that's gentler and faster than ever before not only allows the removal of fat, but also resculpts the legs. When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a sense of the surgeon’s skill, but will help you to better visualize the procedure for yourself. 
I suggest making an appointment with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can explain in detail to you what your options are.

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