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At 28 Years Old I Finally Have a Jawline!
UPDATED FROM Mendalyn
1 year post
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WORTH IT$2,800
As you can see in my before photo I strongly believed my neck was not proportional to the rest of me. My father and my brother also have similar necks where fat is stored. Definitely genetics.
UPDATED FROM Mendalyn
1 year post
Completed Results
My thinned out neck and under jawline framw my face in such a different way it's honestly shocking. Many of my friends, including my husband, had no idea what a difference a procedure like this could do for my appearance.
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ORIGINAL POST
Dr. Hodge is amazing. I had a fantastic first consultation where I was informed about everything concerning my smart lipo procedure. Dr. Hodge and his staff answered every question. The day of my procedure everything went perfectly. I healed exactly as he said I would and followed his after care instructions to achieve the best results. Numbing and swelling have gone down almost entirely within three months. I was concerned bout "lumpy" scar tissue appearing post surgery, but massaging it while applying moderate pressure has made it completely smooth out.
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K
khodge
December 7, 2016
Thank you, Mendalyn. I am so happy that you had such a good experience at Monarch. You look fantastic!
H
November 24, 2017
How long did you have to wear the compression garment? Were you able to go back to work right away?

M
November 25, 2017
I had to wear the compression garment 24/7 for 1 week then only during the night for the next two or three weeks. I didn't work at the time, but I believe I could go back to work after that first week.

M
January 20, 2018
The head garment had to be worn 24/7 during the first week and just over night during the second and third week. You would absolutely be able to go to work after the first week of healing.
B
January 24, 2018
Did you continue to see improvement/ results for the following 3months or was it right after your procedure that you saw the result? Also when did you start massaging the area?

M
March 3, 2018
I saw immediate results as soon as coming home from the procedure. I had 100cc's removed (combo of fat and fluid that was injected during procedure, but a lot none the less). Every week I could see improvements as the swelling and fluid subsided. I was left with lumps of fat that did worry me at first, but massaging them during a shower or before bed drastically helped.
MAJOR TIP: I do own a "body wand" that plugs into an outlet and using that with cetaphil or a facial moisturizer would help make knots or fat deposits disappear within minutes.
I believe I was told to begin massaging after I had my three, single stitches removed (one under each ear lobe and one under my chin) a week post op. I continued to massage the areas for a few weeks I believe and the lumps completely disappeared. I followed my doctor's recommendations for post op care EXACTLY and everything turned out perfectly.
I thought I saw complete results after the three months, but I believe it just continued to look better continually up to about six months. I can post a current photo if you would like. Hope this helps!
MAJOR TIP: I do own a "body wand" that plugs into an outlet and using that with cetaphil or a facial moisturizer would help make knots or fat deposits disappear within minutes.
I believe I was told to begin massaging after I had my three, single stitches removed (one under each ear lobe and one under my chin) a week post op. I continued to massage the areas for a few weeks I believe and the lumps completely disappeared. I followed my doctor's recommendations for post op care EXACTLY and everything turned out perfectly.
I thought I saw complete results after the three months, but I believe it just continued to look better continually up to about six months. I can post a current photo if you would like. Hope this helps!

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