Lumpy and Bumpy 4 Weeks Post-facial Liposuction: Will Massage Help?

asked 1 year ago by Tmkmurphy in Minneapolis
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: chin, jowls, neck, massage

I had facial liposuction 4 weeks ago on the area under my chin, neck and "jowls." I am 33 and it looks pretty good. There is some swelling still and it feels lumpy or tight under the skin in some areas. The doctor recommend doing light massage on it at this point. Can using a Clarisonic help? What kind of massage/technique should I do and how often? When will the swelling subside?

6 answers to Lumpy and Bumpy 4 Weeks Post-facial Liposuction: Will Massage Help?

Massage will help lumpy bumpy skin 4 weeks after Face, Neck, Chin and Jowl Liposuction

Swelling and skin irregularities and lumpy bumpy skin, also called skin contour irregularities, are the most common complaint following Liposuction. They can be temporary or permanent. Skin contour irregularities can be more common after liposuction in areas of thin skin such as the face, chin, neck or jowls and also after Liposuction in any area in thin fit people who do not have a lot of fat beneath the skin. Warm compresses and massage usually help resolve temporary skin... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Chin Liposuction

Use a massage technique that is not too aggressive, and inflammatory. I doubt the Clarisonic is going to help you to any significance, other than cleaner skin. We have people massage gently 2-3 minutes, and do this 3-4 times a day.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness after chin liposuction is usually temporary

'Lumps and bumps' after neck liposuction (or any liposuction procedure for that matter) are not uncommon. These are contour irregularities that may last up to several months -- rarely are these irregularities permanent. Using your thumbs to massage the relevant areas is an excellent start to obtaining smooth results. Occasionally, small aliquot steroid injections may be necessary to hasten resolution. In our practice, we use radiofrequency-based laser devices... more

Vishal Banthia, MD
San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness after chin and neck liposuction

Your swelling and lumpiness will likely last a few months. Massage to the area 3-4 times per day with your thumb in an upward and outward direction will help. You can use a clarisonic as it may break up the swelling faster.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness after chin liposuction

Massage after liposuction is most often a good idea. It helps with the swelling and with the lumpiness that you may notice immediately postoperatively. For other parts of the body, we have been using Smooth Shapes and/or Cellupulse treatments to soften areas that remain firm after liposuction.

Allan J. Parungao, MD
Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon

Massage

The lumpiness after liposuction can occur. Massage is an effective method to help lesson these areas. There are no recommended techniques or devices. Usually, just the good old fashion use of your or someone else's hands will do. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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