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Three months out.
I don’t have much to add. Everything looks good and I’m very happy with my results. I have no tightness or pain. My mouth, lips, jaw, and neck all move normally. All the sensation is back, though the area directly under my chin does feel a bit...different. It’s hard to explain. It’s not numb at all, but it’s not as sensitive as other areas. A good way to describe it might be as follows: if someone tickled that area lightly with a feather, I wouldn’t notice right away. This does not bother me at all. I almost never touch that area unless I’m washing my face.
If you’re thinking of having this done, my advice is to follow your doctor’s directions exactly. I wore my compression garment for nearly 24 hours a day for the first month and I really think that prevented a lot of swelling and helped my results “stick.” I’d also recommended investing in a vibrating massager. I followed doctor’s orders and massages the lipo area for 45 minutes a day for a couple months. This eliminates the tightness I was feeling during the first month of healing.
Another tip: take a LOT of before pictures. Not gonna lie - there were a few days when I thought, “I can’t even tell a difference!” I’d make myself a before/after collage and BAM! Huge difference! It helped give me a reality check.
Before lipo, I was considering having a chin implant. Having this procedure has boosted my confidence more than I expected. I feel much prettier and feel more comfortable with other people taking photos of me. I am pleased with how I look and am no longer planning to have a chin implant.
I am happy to answer any questions anyone may have if they’re thinking of having submental lipo, or are considering Dr. Friedman!
If you’re thinking of having this done, my advice is to follow your doctor’s directions exactly. I wore my compression garment for nearly 24 hours a day for the first month and I really think that prevented a lot of swelling and helped my results “stick.” I’d also recommended investing in a vibrating massager. I followed doctor’s orders and massages the lipo area for 45 minutes a day for a couple months. This eliminates the tightness I was feeling during the first month of healing.
Another tip: take a LOT of before pictures. Not gonna lie - there were a few days when I thought, “I can’t even tell a difference!” I’d make myself a before/after collage and BAM! Huge difference! It helped give me a reality check.
Before lipo, I was considering having a chin implant. Having this procedure has boosted my confidence more than I expected. I feel much prettier and feel more comfortable with other people taking photos of me. I am pleased with how I look and am no longer planning to have a chin implant.
I am happy to answer any questions anyone may have if they’re thinking of having submental lipo, or are considering Dr. Friedman!
Before vs Day 18 post-op
So happy to have ugly before photos to put side-by-side with my new ones.
Day 18, I think?
Everything is going great! The bandage over my incision fell off on day 14. My scar is small and purple. There is a hard lump of scar tissue just underneath it, but there's no visible bump. The scar is tender, but not painful. I tried to lean with my chin on the palm of my hand a few times, and that's really uncomfortable! I've been applying Prosil (given to me by Dr. Friedman's office) to help with the scar healing process. I've been using a vibrating massager to massage the whole liposuction area for 45 minutes each night. I think I still have a bit of swelling that worsens while I have my compression garment off, but I know that will go away. I'm still wearing my compression garment for 18 hours a day. Not fun, but I want the best results!
I'm really glad I took a lot of horrendous before photos so that I have plenty to compare to my new jawline. :)
I'm really glad I took a lot of horrendous before photos so that I have plenty to compare to my new jawline. :)
Provider Review
Dr. Friedman is a pro and an artist. He is clearly knowledgable, but also has a personality that puts you at ease. His sense of humor helps you to stay relaxed, especially if you like puns as much as I do. Jin and the rest of the staff are equally wonderful. They showed genuine concern before, during, and after the procedure. I don't plan to have any more procedures, but Dr. Friedman would be my #1 choice for any additional work. No complaints!