Do you think the lopsided look that I have now will even out? I know it is early in the healing process. Will it eventually resemble the 1 day post op pic? I have been wearing my chin strap 24/7 for 2 weeks. I will now wear it at night for 2 more weeks, per my PS instructions. I do not really feel any lumps under the skin, but the un-even look of my jawline is freaking me out a little!
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This is the first time I have been asked this question.It's a good one. On the most basic level, you should not do anything physical in an operated area that causes pain.If the area is still tender, then it is much too early to have any kind of secondary treatment.The good news is that the neck...
What you describe may be a medical condition that should not be treated with surgery.There are certain medical conditions and side effects from medications that can cause exactly would you describe. In your case more than most, it is imperative that the correct diagnosis be made first.If...
I typically ask my patients to wear the chinstrap for the first 24 hours.After that, they they can take it off to wash it and wear it on and off for the next week. I typically encourage patients to wear it for at least 12 hours a day for the first several days.They are easy to wash. Get some...
