Will my Chin Liposuction Results Improve over Time?

Question

I am a 28 year old female. I had a chin implant as well as neck/chin liposuction done 3months ago. The results aren't what I thought they would be. The implant improved the definition from the side but I still feel like my face looks chubby. I cant tell that I had lipo at all. Does it take a long time for the skin to tighten or is this the final result?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Most of your results are present at 3 months after surgery, however there is continued improvement all the way up to a years time in my experience. Last to occur is the skin contraction or tightening which is dependent on a number of factors including age, skin color/type, genetics, smoking history, cumulative sun exposure, etc

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

No two necks are created the same. So it is impossible to say if this was the best treatment for you without seeing photos. I reserve this procedure for very fat necks only since the degree of skin tightening after this is marginal and mini lifting procedures are usually far superior in achieving the desired results. Obviously, by design, this procedure was not intended to treat the chubbiness of your face.

Karen M. Horton, MD · Answer

After liposuction of any area, including the chin and neck, it takes at least 3 months for most of the swelling to dissipate and for early postoperative results to become evident. 

	In reality, it can take up to a full year or more for some individuals for ALL postoperative swelling to subside and for the final-final results to be visible. 

	After liposuction in any area, it is important to wear your postoperative compression garments for 3-6 weeks or longer,, depending on the amount of swelling and bruising you might have and as your surgeon recommends.  

	Remember to be a "patient patient" and allow your body to heal at its own rate! 

	Karen M. Horton, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC

Will my Chin Liposuction Results Improve over Time?

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