What will be the best option to reduce my calves size? (Photo)

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I am 5' and weigh 105' but my legs look like they don't belong to my body. it's not just my legs, I am genetically muscline so both my arms and legs store so many muscles in there. I tried exercising and even dieting but it won't change the size of my calves and arms. My calves are 14" and I wanna know what would be the best option for me to reduce my calves size.

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photos! We use two different methods for treating large lower legs. Liposculpture as an outpatient procedure under I.V. sedation can reduce the bulge that some people have in their calves and ankles due to fat and restore a shapely leg. Unlike other areas of the body the ankles and calves 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. 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. If the calf size is related to a disproportionally large muscle, the area can be treated with botox to gradually decrease its size. I suggest making an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options in more detail!

John A. Perrotti, MD · Answer

Liposuction is the gold standard for treatment of large calves and ankles and generally provides excellent results. Based on your photos you appear to be a good candidate for liposuction which would also be determined upon exam.  Calf and Ankle liposuction is not the most common liposuction done, such as that of the abdomen and/or waist area, and many plastic surgeons do not have the training and experience and they do not perform this procedure. It is most important to find a place and a surgeon with the training and experience to help you get the results that you desire. Improvement of the calves and ankles can be dramatic after liposuction in carefully selected patients, and in experienced hands. Patients that have had liposuction of the calves/ankles/knees are some of my happiest. One of my patients even started a blog, The Calf Lady, all about her calf liposuction experience with us.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely posted photos, I would first recommend an ultrasound of both calves to see how much subcutaneous fat is in your calf areas. If there is more than 2 cm to 5 cm superficial lip sculpting with Jay Plazo will be recommended fee 6 to $10,000. Best of virtual consult with.

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