Filler after buccal fat / jaw lipo? How soon? 2 or 3 weeks OK?

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2 weeks post neck Lipo with a little buccal fat reduction...the combination of both looks strange. I now have an uneven jaw/ chin line as the buccal as contoured too sharply my face/ profile. I can identify the "gaps " that would need some sort of filling to even out my profile (streamline my chin to Jawline) so I was wondering if I can get filler or is a partial liquid facelift? there is swelling still and a better option is fat transfer, however, back in work in 10 days:( so 2or 3 weeks ok ?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is too soon to determine your final results so I would recommend waiting before receiving fillers. I recommend returning to your surgeon and discussing your concerns. In some cases additional contouring is needed and/or Kybella injections can be performed to provide a more even contour.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. I would recommend waiting for at least six weeks before you get any fillers or other treatments done. The tissues are still settling down. Please discus this with your surgeon. All the best!

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

This is something that should be discussed with your surgeon, as opinions will vary. It is still too early for final results of your lipo procedure. You need an in-person evaluation. Best wishes.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Swelling is uneven the 1st couple of months after neck lipo so it is better to wait 2-3 months before adding any filler otherwise it will get distorted too much.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation, but you should be able to have filler a few weeks after your procedure. This will depend on healing and/or swelling. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Filler after buccal fat / jaw lipo? How soon? 2 or 3 weeks OK?

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Answer: Better to wait 2-3 months after neck lipo .

Answer: Better to wait 2-3 months after neck lipo .

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Answer: Filler (Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma), Sculptra after chin liposuction and buccal fat removal

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Filler after buccal fat / jaw lipo? How soon? 2 or 3 weeks OK?

Answers (5)

Answer: Better to wait 2-3 months after neck lipo .

Answer: Better to wait 2-3 months after neck lipo .

Answer: Filler (Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma), Sculptra after chin liposuction and buccal fat removal

Answer: Filler (Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma), Sculptra after chin liposuction and buccal fat removal

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