Will this go away or will I need a revision? (photo)

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I’ts only been 22 days I’ve had a Platysmaplasty, buccal fat removal and lipo of neck and jowls. I have a ridge under chin (see pic) I was wondering if I need to be more patient and wait for this to go away or if I will need a revision? I have been wearing my compression garment 24/7 the last 22 days..

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You likely have swelling, which can last 3 to 6 months after your procedure. It will take 6 to 12 months to see the final outcome.I recommend following up with your physician about their suggested after care protocol. I have my patients wear compression for 3 to 6 weeks straight and then overnight for 3 to 6 months after their procedure. I suggest adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding Vanquish for further fat removal; truSculpt iD, Exilis, Forma, and Venus Legacy for additional skin tightening; and Cellutone / ZWave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This really takes about 4 months to heal not 4 weeks. So a degree of patience is warranted. Massage, and other physical measures are not needed. Give this time to heal.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear roofing1,Thank you for your question. Swelling is normal and can persist for quite some time after liposuction. The swelling accumulates under the chin because of gravity and recovering lymphatic drainage. If the area is firm, you could consider massage. I have also had success using transcutaneous radiofrequency devices (one example is ThermiSmooth) to reduce this swelling in the postoperative period.Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You are very early in your recovery, it may take several more weeks before you see your final result and all of the swelling goes away. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and be sure to follow your post operative instructions, good luck.

Michael L. Spann, MD · Answer

While it appears that you may have a slight undercorrection of the neck I would recommend waiting 3-6 months before a revision. Continue with your lymphatic massage, avoiding high salt, sleep slighty elevated and nighttime garments in the meantime.

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