Should I be worried with neck Lipo lump?

I had my neck Liposuction exactly one month today. I still see a fat pokcet underneath my chin and a few little bumps here and there. Should I be worried? I saw my doctor today but all he did was press up on the bump and said it all looked good. I don't know if he meant that the stage that I'm in looked good, but I'm really hoping it gets a lot better.

2 answers to “Should I be worried with neck Lipo lump?”

A: Problems with facial plastic surgery

Ricardo Izquierdo, MD

One of the problems with facial surgery (including the neck) is that post operative swelling always goes to the lowest point, just like water.  In facelifts and neck liposuction, the most dependent area will have more fluid.   Depending on the quality of skin you have, support for this area using a... more

A: Neck Lipo lump may get better

Keith Denkler, MD

This area will likely get better over the next few months. Often, pressure and massage will help it resolve faster. If it is still present in some months, your doctor will likely do a touch up liposuction. Small touch ups may be able to be done under local anesthesia in a minor procedure room and you could... more

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