How Long Until Swelling Goes Down After Chin Liposuction?

asked 2 years ago by American in Milan
Latest answer by M. Christine Lee, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, recovery, swelling

I am American and had liposuction on my double chin 5 days ago. My bulge under my chin still looks the same if not slightly worse. I had been mugged about 5 years ago and my jaw broken, but I dont think the scar tissue, would have affected my double chin as the tissue never felt strange before and I have had it for years.

Is it possible that the swelling will still go way down? I've been on a million blogs and my doctor is on holiday till the 17th. Every where I read seems to say "After 2 weeks" most of the swelling is gone. True? THANK YOU!

6 answers to How Long Until Swelling Goes Down After Chin Liposuction?

Time for swelling to go down post-liposuction

Most of the bruising and swelling are much better by 2 weeks post-op but there can be residual swelling even up to 2-3 months or longer. 5 days is way too soon. By one month you should look better, not worse than before you started. But you won't see the optimal results until after 3-6 months.

M. Christine Lee, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon

Swelling after Chin or Neck liposuction lasts 2-3 weeks, compression garments or chin strap helps

If you are not wearing a Chin Strap or Compression Garment I would expect your swelling to be worse at 5 days. A Chin Strap will help-call the doctors office and they should be able to supply you with one. Some swelling persists after Chin or Neck Liposuction for several weeks and truly final results are not evident for 3-6 months. However you should definitely see some improvement by 2-3 weeks. If scarring from you broken jaw increased bleeding during the Liposuction this... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Few weeks for the swelling and bruising after chin liposuction

At five days post-op, swelling is expected in the area of the liposuctioned. It may take a few weeks for the swelling and bruising to progressively diminish and abate. Most often, there is subtle swelling with gradual improvement that will continue for several months. For now, I recommend that you be patient and revisit your surgeon when he returns.

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD
Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin and neck liposuction and swelling

I would like to see photographs from before surgery and current photos.This might give me a better perspective since your swelling depends on many factors: your age, gender, skin tone, neck contour, and the amount of fat removed. Also, chin-neck liposuction is very TECHNIQUE DEPENDENT. Its still too early to predict the final result at just five days. It may take a few months to see the final result. Remember: MASSAGE HELPS!

Burr Von Maur, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Quick healing after chin liposuction

The amount of swelling that you experience is often related to the amount of liposuction done - such that larger chins often have a bit more swelling. Any swelling after chin liposuction usually heals fairly quickly and I agree with the advice of massage and wearing the chin strap. I am confident that your swelling is a minor inconvenience and you will soon see the great results that are typical after liposuctioning of the chin.

Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD
Charlotte Dermatologist

www.charlotteskinandlaser.com

Swelling After Chin/Neck Liposuction Can Take 2 Months

The time for swelling to subside is variable depending on your age and gender. The younger you are the less time it will take. Women heal a little faster as well. The best thing you can do is to massage the area frequently. If you were given a chin wrap, wear it every night to bed and on weekends. Regards see video

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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