Bump under chin won't go away - Is this swelling from Chin Liposuction? (photos)

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I’ve had a chin lipo in November last year, and I’m still confused about the results. Overall my underchin is much smaller than it used to be, but I still have a kind of “bump” under my chin that won’t go away after 6 months. There has also been almost no improvement in the last few months, despite having weekly massages. My doctor says it’s just swelling/inflammation and it will go away with time, but I’m not sure anymore. Is this still swelling or something else?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear MiaWllc,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your liposuction results have been final for quite a while and will not change from further waiting.

Without seeing your before and after pictures we can’t really make a good assessment in regards to the outcome of your procedure.

There is alt as a director of flexion of how the procedure was performed and your surgeon is ultimately responsible for the outcome. Likewise you are responsible for choosing that provider.

Continue following up with your provider or if you want a proper in person second opinion consultation then schedule that with another local board certified plastic surgeon.

For a second opinion consultations patients should come prepared with before and after pictures and a copy of your operative report. At least in the United States patients have a legal right to those documents and I would imagine the same is probably true in Holland.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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