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My procedure was 4 weeks ago and I'm still feeling...

JeeKneeMarch 19, 2017
$3,040
My procedure was 4 weeks ago and I'm still feeling like a lumpier, fatter version of my old self. Sadly, I did not discover this site before having my chin lipo done. I did it to feel more confident at a very special occasion last weekend. Needless to say I ended up feeling like more of a bullfrog instead! My sister had it done with wonderful results within two weeks. Unfortunately my chin is still extremely swollen. I see many reviews in here with the same struggles but find very few with final results. I'd love some encouragement from those who are 3-6 months post opp and happy they've done it. Right now, I feel I've made a $3,000 mistake!

I've been massaging, applying bio oil, wearing compression garment at night, warm compresses and even tried Preparation H to reduce swelling. I'm open to any other suggestions.

JeeKnee's provider

Kevin F. Ciresi, MD, FACS (license surrendered)

Kevin F. Ciresi, MD, FACS (license surrendered)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (10)

LatishaY
March 21, 2017
Greetings, I have not had chin lipo, but I have had lipo to other areas of my body. I have found that Arnica gel has helped reduce my swelling after my liposuction procedures.
JeeKnee
March 21, 2017
Thank you. I tried it a bit in the beginning but I'll give it another go.
LatishaY
March 21, 2017
You're welcome! I also take the Arnica pellets by mouth 3 times a day.
Mcjimmy1971
March 28, 2017
Give it time. You will get to see the final results around 4 months. That's when i saw mine. My chin continued to heal but I still wasn't happy because it looked uneven. I was upset with the outcome so the doctor did 2 teeatments of kybella at his own cost...$300 per session. The kybella cleaned it all up but I still have some scar tissue. Going to see the Dr in 2 days to get the scar tissue injected with a steroid. I had the lipo over a year ago. Hang in there. If you are not happy after 8 to 10 months tell the Dr you want kybella at his cost. It really does work. I found out that scar tissue is always gonna be there so massage it so it flattens out as much as possible. Good luck and don't settle until you are happy!
JeeKnee
April 1, 2017
I have an appointment with my Doctor next week and will discuss this with him. Thanks for the advice !
Alexaii
April 18, 2017
Give it up. I had a neck lift October 2015 . Was lumpy so the surgeon performed liposuction ( March 2016) which made it worse....made it lumper. Now I have to go back in to surgery and have another neck lift to correct that mess. Fingers crossed
JeeKnee
April 18, 2017
Yikes! Good luck with your second lift. I have confidence my doctor will make it right. He's not happy with my results either.
lwn2015
April 19, 2017
Did he make incisions by your ears? I looks like he didn't contour along your jawline.
JeeKnee
April 19, 2017
Yes he did. I think my swelling has just sort of "locked in". I don't think it's my doctor's fault.
lwn2015
April 19, 2017
My lipo looks like yours. The center is gone but I need more on the sides. May get a touch up
UPDATED FROM JeeKnee
1 month post

Patience is not my virtue

JeeKneeMarch 23, 2017
Inching along with my healing. Wish I could fast forward to 3 months out. I'm praying I have a singular chin at that point rather than chins!

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SoCalMom4
March 25, 2017
I saw my surgeon yesterday and he said 5 weeks is just the beginning and this procedure is the gift that keeps on giving for 5 months. So remember it's still really early in the healing process!!
UPDATED FROM JeeKnee
1 month post

6 weeks

JeeKneeApril 1, 2017
Still frustrated with this crazy amount of swelling. I see no difference from before the procedure other than the shape of my chin(s) appearing a bit more square. Still hoping that magic 3-6 month mark will show a new me.

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ocmama
April 18, 2017
Wonder why your sister got such good results in two weeks. Possibly the doctor did not remove as much as he should have from you. I would think you are not swollen anymore.
SoCalMom4
April 19, 2017
Residual swelling from chin lipo can last 5 to 6 months. She is still swollen. OCmama have you had this procedure before?
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