Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underChin Liposuction q&a

Lump or left-over fat 3 weeks after chin lipo? (Photo)

C
ClarinxJun 6, 2017

Hello. I got chin liposuction 3 weeks ago and the result right after the intervention was amazing (pic 1). Of course, as I was told by my surgeon swelling happened and a hard lump started to appear under my chin. It is more noticeable on my right profile. I massaged it and it seems a bit softer now. My question is: will this lump disappear with time or is it some left over fat that will need revision eventually? Should I keep massaging the area or let it heal naturally? Thank you.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS
Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS profile photo
Dr. Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
5.0 | 12 Reviews
Answered on Jun 12, 2017
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Jun 7, 2017
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. George Commons, MD (retired)
Dr. George Commons, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 7, 2017
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Chin Liposuction Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

That is a question that is often asked. In some cases limited liposuction is performed below the chi and along the jaw, but to improve overall contour I would recommend either Thermi or laser liposuction to tighten the skin. Both these procedures use heat to destroy fat and/or tighten skin. If...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS

It appears from the limited photos that you do have excess skin and perhaps some fat deposit below your chin. There are several options for this condition. The amount of skin usually determines the best treatment. With a small amount of skin, minimally invasive THERMI or laser liposuction can be...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS

Hello,Thanks for your question. At 43 yo a great option in your situation would be jawline liposuction and cheek fat transfer. As you age, bone volume loss in the cheek area causes a sunken look to the cheeks. They aren't robust enough to lift the cheek area so you see this as a sag in the jowl...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Nima Shemirani, MD

Dear Chinstuff,Thank you for your question and photos. Based on your photos, you would benefit from Botox injections. The lines that you describe on your chin are caused by overactive muscles that can be injected with Botox to help smoothen out your chin. Please see a board-certified plast...

+7 answers
See all Chin Liposuction Q&A
See more Chin Liposuction Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE CHIN LIPOSUCTION GUIDE →