I see no difference 5 days post-op. Do you see a difference?

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I really truly hope you can help I have laser liposuction done Friday it’s been 5 days now and he said he took out 30 cc I feel like I need more taking out I’m not feeling swelled at all I just feel and look the same I believe I need to be seen by someone else I definitely still have my double chin had chin and neck done please tell me this is looking different he want me to wear my wrap for 3 days then 3 weeks at night I feel like I need to wear longer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It will take a few months to have a better idea of the results from the liposuction under your chin.  There would still be some expected swelling present 5 days after the procedure, and this can cause you to appear worse than before the surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Five days is too soon to judge your neck liposuction results. Consider wearing your neck strap for 10-14 days, and certainly bring your concerns to the attention of your surgeon. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

You are not even close to being healed yet. Everyone looks worse temporarily. You need to be thinking about this as a 6-month MINIMUM recovery phase. Liposuction takes patience and time, as tough as that can be. Just follow up with your surgeon as he/she directs, and you will see results (especially in photos) probably in the next few months. Best wishes

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,I don’t see a difference either. You are too early to evaluate you neck for results. Two to three weeks of time are necessary for tissue response to start showing. Continue the course. Follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeons post-op instructions completely and carefully. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetics Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Tracy E. McCall, MD · Answer

Particularly with laser lipo, you need more time to see the results. This is far too early to make a decision. Go back and talk to your surgeon, but expect that it will be some time before you see the end result. Many people are actually more swollen right after and are actually bigger than preop.

I see no difference 5 days post-op. Do you see a difference?

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