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Fluids can either drain or they can be absorbed. The key is to prevent a fluid collection.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
After the chin lipo if there is a drain it might fill up a little or not at all. It is ok as long as the area of liposuction is not becoming swollen. If it becomes swollen that means the drains are not working and fluid or blood is accumulating under the skin. RegardsDr. J
Eight to 10 weeks after liposuction there is frequently swelling, tightness, and numbness. This should improve over 3 to 6 months.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
The pictures you've shown are not typical. Some dimpling or uneven contours is common early after liposuction. But for weeks things should be getting a little bit better. I typically tell patients that six weeks is a good time to judge results but three months is more realistic for final r...
Would you describe is normal to the point of being typical. Some people may recommend massage and this may or may not help. In the end there's no substitute for giving it time. By six weeks things will be much better. By three months your results will be final. Continue with your regular f...
Almost everybody gets a hard lump he texture of their tissues after liposuction. These are not at all necessarily swollen lymph nodes but areas of inflammation. This typically improves over the next month. It would've been nice if your doctor explained this process. Some people may rec...
I find that VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and gets better results when combined with Thermage/Ultherapy/Exilis or Coolsculpting. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with...
Unfortunately you have a problem of excess skin which would get worse if you had liposuction alone. At this point, you will need a neck lift in order to achieve desirable results. The skin is tightened and removed from behind the ears. Good luck
