Final results of submental Liposuction?

I had submental Liposuction on April 23, 09. I was happy with the immediate results, but it now (3 weeks later) looks worse than it did right after the surgery. I am sort of disappointed with these results. I am still wearing the strap around my chin at night time. Can I expect more improvement in the weeks to come? Does it usually end up looking the way it does right after surgery? Thank you!

2 answers to “Final results of submental Liposuction?”

A: Final results of submental Liposuction?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

 The way you look right after submental liposuction is a good indicator of how you will look. You just have to be patient. After liposuction, your body starts forming adhesions from the skin flap to the underlying tissues. These adhesions are a form of scar tissue, and the problem is that they obstruct... more

A: Submental Lipo

Farbod Esmailian, MD

Usually as the more you do physically, the more swelling sets in.  The best thing to do is what you are doing is wearing the neck strap as much as possible.  It usually takes about 4 months before your final result is apparent. So be patient and continue with the strap and see how things shape up in... more

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