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You should call the office where your surgery was performed and ask these same questions. Sometimes, patients have sedation for the surgery and are unable to remember specific instructions. Many offices give both written and oral follow-up care instructions.
There normally will be some swelling after liposuction under the chin, so it is possible that the area will look larger than it did before the surgery. There are different types of wraps or compression garments that may be used after the procedure and each surgeon will decide if one is used, which one to use, and how long the patient should use it. You should contact your surgeon to get instructions for your particular wrap.
Dear qe.xo,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
It is always best to contact your surgeon's office for instructions. It is normal to experience swelling, which can be controlled with the compression garment. My patients usually wear it for up to two weeks.
Thank you for your question. At 10 days postoperatively, it is too early to view your results as final. You are likely still experiencing a fair amount of postoperative swelling, which is normal at this stage of healing. This swelling can persist for several weeks up to a couple months after...
Chin lipo removes the subcutaneous "skin" fat that lies over the platysma muscle of the neck. Your sore neck muscles should have no bearing on the surgery. That said you should be evaluated by a professional to make sure that your neck and spine are ok and that there is not any serious ...
Patients with questions and concerns about their chin lipo healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation