I had lipo abdomen, arms and submental. I have good skin elasticity. 9 days postop and noticing wrinkly, weird looking skin under my chin which hang down on each side. I think they removed 60-100cc from submental area. no issues so far w/skin anywhere else. MD says lumps are edema but looks too odd. Sometimes they rebound after pressure applied but sometimes pits, or holds shape when I pinch. I wear the chin strap and avoid heat and salt. Is this possibly edema or more likely extra loose skin?
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