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It would not harm anything to use a cold compress a week after liposuction of the chin, but using a cold compress helps most in the first 2-3 days after surgery. It's unlikely that the compress will help much after a week. Swelling should be improving at this point though, so if you feel your swelling is not getting better, you should contact your surgeon.
Most likely the cold compress will not reduce swelling one week following surgery. However, a properly used cold compress will likely help with any residual discomfort that you are experiencing at that time point. I hope this information is helpful. Stephen Weber MD, FACS Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
After submental Smartlipo it is best to wearyour compression garment. Throughout your healing process continue to wear thegarment as well as follow up with your surgeon. A cold compress will notnecessarily help with healing. Good luck!
After having submental Smartlipo it is normal to have a slight numb feeling. Post procedure swelling, bruising, and numbness may occur but they will subside within the next few weeks. Continue to wear your compression garment and attend your regularly scheduled follow up appointments.
Likely it is a lymph node that responded(swelled) to the "trauma" of the procedure, however, it can sometimes represent a fluid collection--which can be treated. Have your surgeon evaluate it. The numbness and firmness in the liposuctioned area is expected. Give it time, it will improve.
Swelling after Smartlipo is normal, please do not worry. You will be swollen for the next few weeks, wearing the compression garment will help with any swelling that may occur. Follow up with your surgeon and you will eventually see the swelling reside and your new figure.
