Are hard lumps and bumps directly under the chin normal following submental lipo? (photos)

Question

I had submental lipo around 10 days ago and am experiencing some hard lumps and bumps right under my chin. Could the surgeon have missed fat deposits there or is this totally normal? It feels harder almost every day and I'm a bit concerned. I loved how it looked day 1, but it seems to have gone downhill since then. I've been wearing the compression garmet daily for about 12 hours a day but I don't think it's tight enough directly under my chin. How can I make it tighter?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to have some temporary firmness and lumps after submental liposuction.  Swelling normally should be improving by 10 days after surgery though.  It may be best for you to contact your surgeon so that you can be evaluated in person.  Your surgeon should also be able to determine if your compression garment needs to be tighter and can should you how to tighten it if needed.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

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

Raja Mohan, MD · Answer

There can be some firmness or lumpiness after chin liposuction secondary to inflammation and swelling. However it is hard to judge the cause for it based on the photographs. I would recommend you closely follow-up with the surgeon who perform the procedure to track your recovery process.

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