I am female and I had a chin implant 3 years ago but the impact isn't as great as I would like. I wondered if I would be a candidate for chin liposuction (laser?) or do I have to have the surgery that breaks the jaw to get a radical change? I am submitting some photos. Currently my face is more puffy than normal due to being on steroids. I (I am just curious how it removes fat DIRECTLY under the chin when it appears to mainly be skin there, not fat.) What is average cost for this procedure?
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April 3, 2019
Answer: Chin advancement or neck reshaping for sloping neck profile
You are early in the healing process. It is normal for the colors of bruises to change as they heal. Its always best to have the strap on to reduce fluid accumulation. My protocol is 4 weeks but every surgeon is a bit different based on the procedure and/or combination of procedures. Swelling...
Hi Sonya, You will be fine in all likelihood. I tell patients to try to not look in the mirror too often during the first week after surgery and then only once a week for the first month. Swelling takes time to disapate and varies greatly from person to person...
Fat grafting is one possibility and probably the cheapest, especially if you return to the original surgeon. However, scarring in the area can make it difficult for fat to be injected, or to be smooth. In a young generally thin person there is a better chance of fat...