As a result of PCOS, I have excessive facial hair in the form of a beard that grows daily. I'd like to get chin liposuction; however, I was told the liposuction will dramatically increase facial hair growth. Is this true? Are there any mechanisms I can take to reduce or eliminate the facial hair growth before I receive liposuction? Thank you!
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Platysma muscles usually create two parallel bands down the sides of your neck. They are worse when you flex your muscles like a bodybuilder. It appears that what you have is a small amount of fat under the chin. This is common in young healthy people of normal body weight...
I try to avoid saying what I would have done differently, not having the benefit of examining you in person and knowing more about you health, goals, desires, etc. With that said - if you had been a patient of mine I would not have done liposuction alone. If the goal was to improve...
The massage should be helpful but I do not think topical steroids will be helpful. Follow up with your doctor and inquire about steroid injections or even steroids mixed with 5 fluorouracil.
