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This happens sometimes after chin and neck sculpting, particularly if you are really trying to define the jawline. In my experience it almost always recovers relatively quickly. I would recommend seeing your surgeon as soon as possible as there are things we can do to speed along the healing process.Best of luck,DrC
Hi, if you are concerned about the inability to lower the lower lip you should discuss this with the facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon that did the neck liposuction. Local anesthetic can limit the action of the marginal mandibular nerve that allows the lower lip to be pulled downward. This is differentiated from an injury (from liposuction) to that nerve branch by the increased time (days to weeks) that the lower lip remains weak.Hope this helps.
You should call the office where your surgery was performed and ask these same questions. Sometimes, patients have sedation for the surgery and are unable to remember specific instructions. Many offices give both written and oral follow-up care instructions.
Thank you for your question. At 10 days postoperatively, it is too early to view your results as final. You are likely still experiencing a fair amount of postoperative swelling, which is normal at this stage of healing. This swelling can persist for several weeks up to a couple months after...
Chin lipo removes the subcutaneous "skin" fat that lies over the platysma muscle of the neck. Your sore neck muscles should have no bearing on the surgery. That said you should be evaluated by a professional to make sure that your neck and spine are ok and that there is not any serious ...
Patients with questions and concerns about their chin lipo healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation
Some patients may experience different degrees of pain after chin liposuction. Some patients feel mild discomfort ( the majority), some experience more discomfort. Patients with questions and concerns about their immediate post surgical chin lipo pain level should address...
Patients with questions and concerns about their chin liposuction healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
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