Procedures
Calf reduction by selective neurectomy (calf nerve block)
from 496 reviews6 clinics
Selected motor nerve branches supplying the gastrocnemius are divided through a small incision behind the knee, after which the muscle atrophies and calf circumference decreases. A published series of 300 cases reported an average reduction of 3.2 cm.
SurgicalSedation4 before/after photos
Rating
9.93/ 10
from 496 reviews
Satisfaction
98.8%
from 496 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 12–24 wks
Flight safe
14days after
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How long is the downtime for Calf reduction by selective neurectomy (calf nerve block)?
7–14 days. Full recovery 12–24 wks · Flight safe 14 days
Animal studies document nerve regeneration within months, and the reported case series lists temporary walking fatigue, scar pigmentation and calf asymmetry.
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