What would be the best approach for this Chin Liposuction skin irregularity? (photos)

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What would be the best approach for this chin Lipo skin irregularity? (See photos). April 2022 is one year from procedure, I was told this would adjust on its own within 6 months with regular massages, no progress. Looking for local NYC practitioner, procedure was conducted in Los Angeles. The "line/ridge" follows the perimeter of the Lipo and is visible via the sides, front and is soft to the touch. 1 suggestion included treatment with a very diluted steroid injection.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Pranav Shukla, MD · Answer

Hello,
Your irregularities are most likely secondary to how you wore a garment after the lipo. Swelling may turn into scar tissue if it is not being healed properly. The best option for you is to have a revision of your chin lipo and your physician have to smooth it out from inside. It is not going to go away otherwise. Make sure to find a board-certified physician who has plenty of experience performing chin lipo. Good luck.

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, there appears to be a ridge of soft tissue fibrotic scar. which has entrapped the underlying subcutaneous fat.
There are multiple options of treatment available, including:
1. soft tissue massage...has proven unsuccessful
2. ultrasound or RF energy application to affected area
2. submental Kybella injection to emulsify the underlying fat. It is composed of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your body, which aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.
3. secondary small cannula liposuction to eliminate the fat pocket
4. open surgical correction
I would hesitate to employ steroid injections as its use may cause significant pigmentary color change of the skin in the area of injection.
Best wishes...

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