Chin liposuction - Hard to swallow 16 months post-op (photo)

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Hi I’m desperately seeking advice. My surgeon has since been shut down for malpractice so I can’t go back there for help. I had chin lipo in August 2020. Besides not being 100% happy with the appearance results it still healed fine until around October 2021 over a year later, my neck started feeling extremely tight like I was being lightly choked. It has become hard to swallow, my voice has become hoarse and there’s is an extremely noticeable visible scar that has randomly formed. Any advice???

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you cannot smile or move your face properly following a Hi-Definition Liposuction procedure, it's best to start a lymphatic massage, oral steroids, and radiofrequency treatments like Venus Legacy and Exilis Ultra for skin tightening. I suggest you seek out an expert physician for a consult. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Miss Ellen,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

After so many months your issues most likely not related to the lipo of your chin. Seek only IN PERSON ENT evaluation ASAP.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

What you describe does not sound like it’s related to the procedure.

I suggest you get yourself checked out to make sure this isn’t some thing else that needs to be managed. I suggest you follow up with your primary care doctor and if they can’t figure it out then ask her referral to an ear nose and throat a.k.a. head and neck surgeon.

Based  simply on your post you may also want to consider getting a Covid test.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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