I am on day 16 post op for chin and neck lipo. The first week of post op you could really see the difference (first photo) and it felt super tight under my chin. Now, it seems as though the skin is relaxing and starting to look like it did before I received the surgery. (Second photo) I'm still very numb and a little sore and swollen in most areas and I am hoping this is not my final result but could it be? I wanted a defined chin, not what I had before. It is also a little lumpy if I press down
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Too Soon To Tell--Add Venus Legacy, Hyperbaric oxygen to aftercare
In a slim young patient, such as yourself, I would prefer a minimally invasive option - Kybella may be the right choice for you and will likely give you the results you are looking for - and it can be done in the office with no down time. If that's not satisfactory, the possibility of doing neck...
Thanks for your question. My answer would be, "enjoy the holidays!" Of course, everything should be kept in moderation. Yes, sodium will promote your body to hold on to water which may slightly increase the appearance of swelling. But, at 11 days out from the procedure, your body is getting back...
It is quite standard to augment the jawline to achieve that type of appearance. It also enhances the balance with the midface.one of us do hat routinely.