I was hoping to be healed by now. My surgeon is great. I know everyone heals differently. I still have swelling under my chin, feels lumpy bumpy there as on one side of jawline and feels super tight. Neck bands are getting better- still tight at times. Is this normal for so long after the surgery?
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I would not expect sleeping on your side to cause bruising or swelling after liposuction under your chin, but I do generally recommend that patient's sleep using an extra pillow to keep their head higher than their chest. This does help to reduce swelling that develops after the surgery. ...
Mehmet Surmeli, MD, FEBOPRAS - Account Suspended says:
Hi,
8 weeks is early. Your healing will take up to 8-12 months. But I think you shouldn't expect a slim and angled neck only by liposuction. If the fat in your neck is completely removed then you would experience a very bizarre deformity (an emaciated neck) of your neck and considerable amount...
It is difficult to assess the results of almost any surgery after just 2 weeks. However, it appears in the 2 lateral photos that you indeed have a weak chin and could benefit from a chin implant. The chin implant will give you an improved profile and diminish the extra skin that is seen in your...
