I got lines after chin liposuction. What are these and will they go away? (photos)

I’ve had this happen to one patient and have communicated with six others who posted on real self.

The bands tend to be very tight and both string when the neck is extended.

Some people may think they are regular platysmal bands but they are not. Platysmal bands are soft and do not gradually get worse than better after liposuction.

They are in the same location as traditional platysmal bands which are seen in older people and it can sometimes become exposed when the fat is removed with Liposuction.

Traditional platysmal bands respond to Botox treatment but they are not string like and simply represent the edges of the platysma muscle.

The scar tissue bands that can form after this procedure typically resolve on their own but the process can take a year and sometimes longer.

I don’t know why they form in this location.

One of your pictures shows your lipel suction was done a little on the aggressive side. that area looks slightly overtreated and slightly indented.

I’m curious what your provider thinks they are or other providers who may respond to your post.

I still don’t know the ideology, why some people get them or have any specific treatment other than time which does seem to improve the condition.

Regular platysmal bands do not improve with time and typically are seen in older individuals.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD