The swelling (if it's actually swelling) under my chin is much worse on one side. Not sure if it was uneven fat left behind or just fluid. I had my surgery done by an experienced Bevery Hills surgeon so I am hoping it's just swelling, like he said it could be, but wanted more opininons. I do know that going into the procedure, I had more fat to remove on the side that now currently looks worse/more swollen. 37 y/o female
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November 17, 2011
Answer: One month after chin and neck liposuction, there is not a whole lot of swelling left.
Personally I use a tumescent technique where some saline is injected into the chin and neck area and then the fat is removed by using a micro canula or syringe technique. The procedure is highly effective and is rewarding to both the surgeon and the patient. I use a digital imaging computer...
You are getting close to seeing your final result at 3 months especially if the suppleness of your skin is similar to your preop state, but you are not there yet. I tell my patients it takes up to a year for final resolution of the healing process. A chin strap often hastens recovery after...
This is something that should improve with time, and there is not much that can be done in the meantime. I would recommend discussing this with your surgeon, so he/she may examine you if necessary. Thank you, and best of luck with your recovery.
