I had smart lipo done to get rid of a double chin about 18 months ago. The results were okay, just a pretty subtle change. I'm pretty much the exact same weight as I was that first time, but some weight has returned to that double chin area. Is there any harm in having a similar procedure done again less than 2 years from the first time? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciate.
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This is a normal anatomic line called the labiomental sulcus. It is the point at which the base of the lower lip inside the mouth attaches to the jawbone and where the chin muscle attaches as well. It frequently becomes deeper and more noticeable with age as our faces lose normal fat...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. There are several options for contouring the neck and define the jawline.Non surgical options include: 1) Kybella to dissolve the fatty tissue in the submental area 2) Cool-mini treatment from Coolsculpting to target the same area 3)
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To my knowledge, no one knows for sure if a compression garment will alter the final results though it might take a bit longer to get there. Not wearing one immediately may result in more initial swelling and bruising however. The other option to consider is not doing the lipo and having...
