2 weeks ago today I underwent lipo under my chin area. Only 1 incision at my chin. I now have this elongated mass under my chin. I have worn the compression band 24/7 for the past weeks. My doctor says the lump is a blood clotting. I thought if I worn the compression, it was not prevent fluid or blood collection? My concern now if the skin will sag, the clot will remain and the lipo was a waste of money? Any thoughts from other doctors is appreciated.
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While it takes up to three months to see the final results after liposuction, my experience is that the neck heals faster than other part of the body. My best guess is if you don't see great improvements now, things will probably not change with time. There can be several reasons why patients...
A chin implant may be just waht you need for improved balance of the lower face. This is very nice when done with neck/jawline liposuction.
The amount of fat removed
after chin and neck liposuction will appear unimpressive to the average person.
The layer of fat in the neck that is removed during neck liposuction is
close to the skin. Liposuction is not performed in the deeper layers of
the neck to prevent injuries. For this...