Can Something Be Done About the Roll of Fat Around my Neck, I Have Had It Since Birth? (photo)

 There are 2 locations of fat in the neck, these are sub-platysmal, and sub-mental. As long as the skin tone in the neck is adequate, a neck lift will address removal of both of these deposits of fat in addition to a platysma-plasty. A platysma-plasty will be required after the sub-platysmal ...

After submental Smartlipo it is best to wear your compression garment. Throughout your healing process continue to wear the garment as well as follow up with your surgeon. A cold compress will not necessarily help with healing. Good luck!

After having submental Smartlipo it is normal to have a slight numb feeling. Post procedure swelling, bruising, and numbness may occur but they will subside within the next few weeks. Continue to wear your compression garment and attend your regularly scheduled follow up appointments.

Likely it is a lymph node that responded(swelled) to the "trauma" of the procedure, however, it can sometimes represent a fluid collection--which can be treated. Have your surgeon evaluate it. The numbness and firmness in the liposuctioned area is expected. Give it time, it will improve.

Swelling after Smartlipo is normal, please do not worry. You will be swollen for the next few weeks, wearing the compression garment will help with any swelling that may occur. Follow up with your surgeon and you will eventually see the swelling reside and your new figure.

"Injecting soft fillers like Belotero in this area can reduce lines, wrinkles and folds as well as improve skin texture with long-term collagen production. Fillers are being used more frequently to contour and lift rather than solely line fill. Of course, fillers are best used in combination...