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Calf Reduction: Ablation + Liposuction for Huge Calves
UPDATED FROM ughcy
3 months post
Two Months Post Surgery
$16,000
I can't say I'm overly enthused about my results but I can't say there were none.
Overall reduction to left calf (44 cm to 41 cm) and right calf (43 cm to 40.5 cm).
Mostly this is from the liposuction. I am told by the surgeon if I can achieve 37 cm from the calf muscle continuing to shrink by 6 months post it would be considered a home run. The swelling has eased but I don't see as much results from the nerve ablation to reduce the muscle aspect. Still have very obvious incision scars and healing from a blister that took 2 months to scab. I can fit my over-the-knee boots better but the recovery has been VERY long. I would not recommend it if you don't have enough time to recover properly. I took one week bed-rest and did not resume light gym activities until almost 60 days post-surgery which caused me to gain about 5 lbs overall. I started driving 45 days after surgery. Even with the reduced calves I will have issues wearing skirts in the Spring and Summer given the scars that have not healed completely. In addition to surgery costs, I have spent $2000USD on manual lymphatic drainage as the swelling was very intense for the last 2 months.
Overall reduction to left calf (44 cm to 41 cm) and right calf (43 cm to 40.5 cm).
Mostly this is from the liposuction. I am told by the surgeon if I can achieve 37 cm from the calf muscle continuing to shrink by 6 months post it would be considered a home run. The swelling has eased but I don't see as much results from the nerve ablation to reduce the muscle aspect. Still have very obvious incision scars and healing from a blister that took 2 months to scab. I can fit my over-the-knee boots better but the recovery has been VERY long. I would not recommend it if you don't have enough time to recover properly. I took one week bed-rest and did not resume light gym activities until almost 60 days post-surgery which caused me to gain about 5 lbs overall. I started driving 45 days after surgery. Even with the reduced calves I will have issues wearing skirts in the Spring and Summer given the scars that have not healed completely. In addition to surgery costs, I have spent $2000USD on manual lymphatic drainage as the swelling was very intense for the last 2 months.
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Hi who was your doctor?
Perry Liu MD
for me 3 months now I'm at a little over 6 months not a huge different
for me having the RF i would say 3 months but the swelling comes and goes. you wont really see the actual result until 6 months. the muscle start to shrink and legs look more smooth then bulky
Have your calves slimmed down any more?
I'm so sorry to hear you didn't have the desires results but I'm glad you had some. I greatly thank you for your honest post. I have been considering this procedure for sometime now. My body is a size 4-6 but my calves measure 41cm and my ankle is large as well. So I have tree stump legs. The best option is probably to save the money and proceed with liposuction only. Your calves do appear muscular though so also consider the activities you do. I think theyre beautiful with the nice delicate ankle you have! Hope as time passes they reduce even more so you can get the results you were hoping for :)
UPDATED FROM ughcy
8 days post
Day 8: Discomfort
Finally got home and trying to resume life back-to-normal. You definitely need to take at least a week off. I tried to have one meeting / luncheon and after I got home my legs were swollen to to twice the size. When I woke up initially in the morning with a full 8.5 hours of sleep with elevated legs, they were doing much better and less swollen / softer to touch. There is severe bruising all over the calves, ankles, and even sides of the feet. Blue and dark purple. Very scary looking. I can do simple household tasks but nothing strenuous and even showering takes a good 60-80 minutes. I really hope this is all worth it. I will post photos when the bruising is reduced.
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are you satisfy with the outcome??
See my latest post!
Who did you go to? Pics please as im seriously considering it. Thanks.
See my latest post!
After how many days were you able to walk normally?
Define"walk normally". I didn't drive until 1 month post-surgery.
Sorry to hear that! I hope you are better now, 3 months post-op! We’re you unable to drive because of the pain? The swelling? Or you wasn’t able to flex your ankle because of the RF?
Why weren’t you able to drive? Who was your doctor? How do you feel about the results now?
UPDATED FROM ughcy
4 days post
Day 5: Pain
I woke up every hour starting at 3:00AM with my ankle and calves throbbing with pain. Took my painkillers as required but it took a while to kick in. Went to my first lymphatic drainage session which was pretty uncomfortable but was able to reduce my swelling calves and ankles by approx.10%.
Still too swollen to put on any compression garments on my legs.
Really hoping the swelling / bruising will be reduced soon so I can get back to work.
I can walk very gingerly with wedged shoes similar to a penguin but definitely nowhere close to being able function normally yet.
Still too swollen to put on any compression garments on my legs.
Really hoping the swelling / bruising will be reduced soon so I can get back to work.
I can walk very gingerly with wedged shoes similar to a penguin but definitely nowhere close to being able function normally yet.
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Who was your surgeon?
How are you doing, any improvement?