I’m 30 years old and have done several treatments in hopes of eliminating my double chin. None of them have worked. I’m not overweight, it’s hereditary. I’ve tried Kybella (1x), CoolSculpting (1x), and have done submental liposuction 2x (In this order!) I still have a lot of noticeable fat under my chin. The last surgeon said the scar tissue was in the way of him taking the fat out. How can there be scar tissue? is there anything else I can do to get rid of the submental fat?
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I am always hesitant to do coolsculpting after someone has had abdominal surgery, due to the scar tissue that can form and because of any mesh implants. I would avoid coolsculpting but consider other options like Vanquish and Liposuction. If you have any metal implant/metal based mesh, you may ...
Thank you for your question! No one has properly tested this "combination", but in theory there is a possibility to make the lymphedema worse. Best of luck!
Thank you fr your question! There are inherent risks associated with any procedure and these should have been discussed with you by your treatment provider. We discuss all possible risks with our patients and they are all listed on our consent forms. Looking at your pictures, if you had come ...
