Liposuction on my double chin. Will this hard lump go away? (Phtoo)

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Hi I just had liposuction on my double chin it's been 11 days I have a hard lump under my chin my question is will it go away and should I still wear my chin strap at night

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Patients with questions and concerns about their chin lips healing process should follow up with the plastic surgeon that performed the operation.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not uncommon to be experiencing some #lumps following  neck and chin procedures. Some degree of firmness or lumpiness under the skin is normal after surgery and will resolve with time. Local #massage of the areas may accelerate the resolution of this problem, which normally takes 2-4 months to disappear completely.
The lumps should diminish with time. If not, your doctor can provide suggestions for this concern. In-office medi-spa treatments may be an option. Your incisions will go through many changes before seeing the final result of your procedure. But, it's best to be patient in the meantime.  The healing process in general can take up to one month for the majority of swelling to subside, incisions to close, sutures to come out, and for bruising to completely go away. If ever during your healing, you have any concerns, it is suggested to call your board-certified surgeon or their medical staff and discuss those #concerns.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture.  The firm lump typically represents area of healing after liposuction.  This will resolve over the next several months.  Chin massage will also be helpful.  Best wishes.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear priscilla87rodriguez,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

It seems like you still have some residual swelling. Consider massagin, ultra sound treatment. chin strap no longer would be helpful.

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