5 days post op I have excessive bruising and swelling under chin straps. Bruising didn't gravitate south toward lower neck or chest or pass chin strap. My face looks like a swollen bruised pear. Dr said I will be able to go back to work in 2 weeks after. Looking at current state of my face it is highly unlikely that bruises will be gone in remaining 9 days. In the morning bruises looked almost black, since I removed chin strap bruise colour changing into reddish. Should I put the strap back?
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November 12, 2012
Answer: Bruising and swelling after neck liposuction
Some people are not great candidate for neck suction alone. Some require some type of neck lift to give them the results they are looking for. This should have been discussed prior to surgery.
Usually this is not loose skin, and, at age 16, I would not think that you are a candidate for face and neck lift. Chin liposuction may be helpful, but an exam would be necessary to determine what would be best for you. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
As a general rule it is not a good idea to liposuction fat from the face. One of the primary causes of facial aging is the loss of fat from the face which can cause premature aging. One can achieve neck rejuvenation early by removing fat from the neck without causing aging and removal of...
