Liposuction jaw and cheeks 3 weeks ago. After 2 weeks, looked almost good for a few days then the residual swelling decided to increase and I look puy jowly 90% of the time with brief rare moments when it goes down. My Dr. said lymphatic massage is not good for face after liposuction and that I should apply ice. Is applying ice still useful at this juncture for swelling?
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November 21, 2018
Answer: Is applying ice still useful for swelling three weeks after facial liposuction?
Swelling will almost always go away with time. The problem with cortisone shots is that they definitely cause fat atrophy which is permanent!!! I have been a plastic surgeon and done many TT and Smartlipo cases etc and I have NEVER used cortisone shots to decrease swelling. your indents may imp...
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Hi! Thanks for your question. The mons is a very straightforward area to treat with liposuction. It can very reasonably done in under 45 minutes with local anesthesia in an office setting. Of course, if you are more comfortable, general anesthesia or sedation could be used instead. Two small...
