The hospital stay takes 24 hours.About 3 months after the operation, the patient must wear compression stockings.The patient should take heparin to prevent thrombosis.In the first 2-3 days the patient moves with crutches. In the first 2 weeks after calf reduction, the patient must rest and upward the legs.About 6 weeks the physical activity is forbidden. The fully functional ability of calves is restored in a few weeks.In general, the recovery period takes about 6 months.Read more about the recovery period after calf reduction here.