When will I see results on my chin after smart lipo?

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I had smart lipo going on three weeks ago to get rid of my double chin. I've been wearing the compression garment on and off because it gives me a headache and it hurts my jaw. My double chin looks even bigger now after smart lipo. I still can't see a jawline. When will I see a change and any advice to help with swelling would be awesome. Thanks!

Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS · Answer

While swelling from Smartlipo tends to subside
after several weeks, this isn’t the case for every patient. I would recommend
giving your face some more time to recover before judging your results too
harshly. Some lipo treatment may even need upwards of a month or two before
noticeable results become visible. In the meantime, I suggest wearing your
compression garment as your surgeon directed, and perhaps try icing your treatment
area to help bring the swelling down. If your results aren’t visible within a
month or two, speak with your surgeon to see if additional treatments may be
necessary.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

the results should be evident immediately.  I am not sure what technique was used but the laser followed by hand/power aspiration shows results right away even with swelling.  In my practice compression is only worn for 3 days and then we follow with venus legacy treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your post. Smartlipo of the chin/neck area can take an extended time to recover. Prolonged swelling is the norm. Don't worry. The time frame should really be around 3 months before you are approaching a final result, and even beyond that. Best wishes.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD · Answer

The precision TX treatment from Smart Lipo should give you results that should have been visible since the beginning even with swelling. By 3 weeks you should be enjoying some difference on your neck size. If you have questions on your results then contact the physician that did your procedure for a quick follow up and evaluation.Hope this helps,Dr. Gus Diaz

Douglas Hendricks, MD · Answer

.. however in the absence of a photo, I would agree with some of the comments below. Typically the result is very evident even one day after the surgery. The only exception I have ever seen in my practice is when the neck is extremely heavy and the amount of fat that needed to be removed to see any change was fairly substantial. (I am talking in the range of more than 75 or 100 ccs of fat removal. If this is your situation, significant swelling can obscure the final resesult for a long time (several weeks) before much of a change is evident. My suggestions are as follows: Sleep with your head, neck and back elevated with at least 4-5 pillows, or else sleep in a recliner until further notice. Secondly try to wear the compresion band more faithfully, I mean to say continuosly, but much looser, so you are not getting headaches. You may even be contributing to the swelling by wearing a tight garment in that location.My third suggestion is to call your surgeon and arrange a meeting right away to get some clarification about your status from him/her. There are many additional ancillary treatments that can reduce swelling and make you feel more comfortable about the outcome and about what you are, and are not seeing.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Usually there is swelling at this stage and can take several weeks to subside. Usually minimum of 3-6 needed to comment on results.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

sometimes you can be lucky and see a change early on. however, i tell all of my patients, it is not uncommon to need to wait 2 months before you start to notice changes. You will continue to improve for 6 months after the procedure. you need a different mind set than with a breast augmentation, when the change is immediate.hang in there and you will probably be pleased with the results in a few more months.david berman md

Thomas Crabtree, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

You should certainly see some positive results by 3 weeks. Make sure your garment is properly fitted and review your concerns with your surgeon.Aloha,Dr. Crabtree

When will I see results on my chin after smart lipo?

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