Chin liposuction 11 days post op. Shouldn't it look better than this by now? I still have a double chin! (Photo)

Thank you for your question.You look just as you should this early in the healing process. The swelling usually peaks at about 2 weeks and you almost look worse than before surgery, then it will gradually start to come down. Hang in there!

Thank you for your question and pictures. Swelling is very normal. 11 day it’s way too early to make a judgement. The swelling usually peaks at about 2 weeks . You need to wear a compression garment for about 2 weeks.
Follow with your plastic surgeon.
Good Luck,
Dr Quiroz

You're concerned because everything we see in the media shows amazing results in half an hour.  Please give this time before you go making judgements.  What you are looking at now is a work in progress, NOT a result.  I happen to do a LOT of chin and neck work and I tell my patients to imagine that procedure is still happening for 3 months or so...because it is!   There are changes happening every day - whether you are able to notice them is a separate issue, but they go on for a few months.  Over the course of time the swelling in your neck will dissipate and your contour will improve.Good Luck!

You're definitely still swollen 11 days postoperatively.  I tell my patients that swelling typically peaks around 4-5 days after liposuction and slowly improves after that.  Final results typically take at least 3 months and sometimes longer before the swelling is gone and internal scar tissue has had a chance to soften and mature.  You may find some temporary improvement by undergoing lymphatic massage.  I recommend all liposuction patients have at least 1-2 lymphatic massage treatments beginning 1 week postoperatively.  I also recommend wearing compression garments whether the on the body or in your case on the neck for 1-2 weeks postoperatively.  Range of motion exercises are also encouraged after neck surgery in order to avoid scar bands that can occur subcutaneously.  If after 3-6 months you're still not satisfied with the results you should definitely discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

results from liposuction generally take 3 to 6 months to be final.  11 days it's way too early to make any judgments. Try waiting at least 6 to 8 weeks before comparing results. Based on your pictures you're most likely have mild microhnathia or a small jaw bone in relationship to your midface bone or the maxilla. Patients with this skeletal imbalance often have an overbite as well.  If you could pinch a half inch of fat or more before the procedure you were most likely have a great results.  Be patient. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D. 

 Hi, perhaps depending on the technique used but the photos show a very weak chin and jowls in the lower face.  I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts.  The reality is, there are many different ways to perform a facelift from incision length, incision placement, level of tissue dissection (skin only, SMAS, Deep Plane, Subperiosteal), different degrees of tissue undermining, how to lift and support (imbrication versus plication of the SMAS layer), how much excess skin to trim, is excess fat going to be reduced and finally will the overall shape of the face be made more feminine or masculine (while avoiding the over pulled, windswept appearance).  Price is determined by the reputation, location and experience of the Facelift Surgeon.
 In my humble opinion however, there are some basic requirements that must be met in order for a facelift to be "effective", yielding "aesthetic pleasing" and "naturally attractive" results.  These include: 
 1. Some type of incision either curved around the front (preferred) or straight in front of the ear.  This is how excess skin is removed which is not possible with an incision behind the ear alone.  If you have so little excess skin on the face that "none" needs to be removed you are not a candidate for a facelift in the first place.
2. The facelift must address correction and softening of the "jowls" using a long lasting and effective technique.  If you have "jowls” these are sagging facial tissues and the main indication for some form of a SMAS facelift.  The underlying SMAS layer, of the face, must be dissected, lifted, trimmed and re-sutured (not merely folded or suspended with threads or sutures that will not last).  The excess skin is then removed and the facelift incisions closed.
3. Facial shaping must be combined to properly shape the cheeks, chin, jaw line and lips for feminizing or masculinizing the face as the case may be.
 If you have "jowls” these are sagging facial tissues and the main indication for some form of a SMAS facelift.  The underlying SMAS layer, of the face, must be dissected, lifted, trimmed and re-sutured (not merely folded or suspended with threads or sutures that will not last).  The excess skin is then removed and the facelift incisions closed.
My most popular SMAS facelift is the minimally invasive, short incision SMAS facelift that has all the benefits of more invasive facelifts (traditional, mid-face, deep plane, cheek lift and subperiosteal facelifts) but with these added benefits:
very small incisions and no incisions extend or are placed within the hair.
minimal tissue dissection less bruising and swelling rapid recovery ( several days instead of weeks or months with the more invasive type facelifts mentioned)
can be performed in 90 minutes or less, with or without general anesthesia
proper SMAS Imbrication technique
no incisions within the hair no hair loss
excess fat can be removed from the face and neck
excess skin removed from the face and neck
cheeks, chin and jaw line can be augmented with dermal fillers (I prefer Restylane Lyft) or facial implants
most patients fly back home to parts all over the world in as little as 3 days post-op
I combine facial shaping with every facelift procedure.  When jowls are present, these should be done in concert and not alone or separately in order to create a naturally, more attractive face.
Hope this helps.