Calf reduction, also known as calf liposuction, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that reduces the size of the calf muscles through the removal of excess fat. It is typically performed on individuals who have disproportionately large calf muscles or "cankles" (a term used to describe when the ankle and calf appears to be one continuous area without definition). The procedure is typically done under local or general aesthesia, and involves making small incisions in the skin through which a cannula (a thin tube) is inserted to suction out the excess fat. Recovery time varies, but most people can return to work and normal activities within a few days.