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Is Asymmetrical Swelling Typical 1 Month After Chin Lipo?

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annabelle848Nov 16, 2011

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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