Is chin strap necessary for small removal of fat under chin?

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I had a small amount of fat excised from under chin...one stitch. I was told to wear the chin strap 24/7 for 1 week, but my ears and the bruised area under chin have become so painful I had to take it off. I'm at the 3 day point....is it really necessary to try to wear it for the remaining days? Thank you. I appreciate your time

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Some surgeons may recommend a chin strap after fat removal (liposcution) under the chin, and some may not.  I do recommend that my patients use a chin strap for 1-2 weeks after the procedure and find that it does help with the healing process and to define the neck better.  If you are having some issues with wearing your chin strap, you should contact your surgeon to discuss the problem.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

The chin compression helps with the swelling after submental lioposction. It is difficult to give advice without looking at photos.  Pain should be subsiding after 3 days.  Please contact your Plastic surgeon with your concerns.  Best wishes

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In our practice, we advise patients to wear a comfortable compression strap or bias wrap to improve compliance with post-op instructions. If the strap is uncomfortable, try to find one that is more comfortable and suitable for you. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I generally asked the patients to wear a chin strap for a few weeks after liposuction of the chin and neck when it is convenient. It is debatable whether it has any effect on the long-term outcome.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question. Having some discomfort after the procedure is not always uncommon;
having pain that would stop you from wearing your compression garment would be
a little more worrisome to me and I would suggest that you contact your
provider and see what they want to do – like seeing you to make sure there is
nothing wrong going on with you and your procedure. We do recommend that you
wear a compression garment after all of our liposuction procedures – all day
and night for the first week, and then every evening for several weeks
thereafter.

Is chin strap necessary for small removal of fat under chin?

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Answer: The benefits of a compression strap after chin liposuction or debatable.

Answer: The benefits of a compression strap after chin liposuction or debatable.

Answer: Having some discomfort after the procedure is not always uncommon

Answer: Having some discomfort after the procedure is not always uncommon

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Is chin strap necessary for small removal of fat under chin?

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Answer: The benefits of a compression strap after chin liposuction or debatable.

Answer: The benefits of a compression strap after chin liposuction or debatable.

Answer: Having some discomfort after the procedure is not always uncommon

Answer: Having some discomfort after the procedure is not always uncommon

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