Is this “ripple” something I should be concerned about, 2 days post submental liposuction? (photo)

Hi Haleigh, you likely have swelling, which can last for weeks following your procedure, so it's still too soon to see your final results. To speed up healing, you can try adding Venus Legacy or Exilis radiofrequency treatments. To improve final results, we will often do Kybella and Ultherapy t...

Thanks for the wonderful 2 questions.  In a nutshell, it is common to have "some" bruising after liposuction under the chin.  Typically it is quite minimal.  You should prep well by making sure you avoid any blood thinners including some types of vitamins.  Most bruising can be covered up rel...

Thank you for your question. There are different nonsurgical treatments you can use to tighten up the area under the chin and restore definition to the facial profile. I offer nonsurgical skin tightening for patients that are primarily concerned with skin laxity. If submental fat is also a...

I am sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your results. At only 1-day post-op, you are still very early in your healing process. It is far too early to view your results as final as swelling can persist for several weeks after liposuction. Give yourself some more time to heal and...

I would not expect sleeping on your side to cause bruising or swelling after liposuction under your chin, but I do generally recommend that patient's sleep using an extra pillow to keep their head higher than their chest.  This does help to reduce swelling that develops after the surgery. ...