53 and it is time for a change, tired of my double chin / fat neck

Had my 3 week post op appointment today. Dr is very pleased with the way things are looking. I told him that some days it looks smooth and nice and some days it looks like it has ripples. He said that is a normal part of healing. Will take about 3 months to see final results. He said to keep massaging my neck area (I am using Arnicare Gel). So Happy I no longer have to wear my compression garment at night. He said I could still wear it in the evening for a few hours if I want. Most of the swelling shows up by the end of the day. I am happy with the results so far. I believe this was a joint effort. My plastic surgeon is awesome. He has a great eye and is a perfectionist. The second part of the effort came from me. I did everything he said to do. I took the vitamins he said to take, I stopped all caffeine the week before surgery started drink lots of water, as of today I am still doing that. I feel great. Had one very small bruise. Slight swelling but not too bad. Pain was not bad at all. I have one very small numb spot right under my chin. He said that would come back. One more follow up appointment in 2 weeks. He will take the after photos then. Can't believe it has only been 3 weeks. I will check back in 2 weeks after my final appointment.

Went in for my one week post op visit. Dr was very happy with the results so far. He said I still have some swelling so he wants me to keep the compression garment on as much as possible for the next two weeks. uggg Not what I wanted to hear but I do want the best results so I will wear it as much as possible. I go back in two weeks. On a side note, I wanted to mention I was a bit concerned before I had my liposuction about the epinephrine that is used in the tumescent fluid because when I had dental work done in the past it would make my heart race. It turned out to not be an issue. It did not make my hear race at all. It did not make me feel strange at all. It is not the same as injecting it into the mouth. Just wanted to add that in case anyone else has the issue. Talk with your Dr but it should not be an issue in Liposuction.

Went in yesterday for my follow up. They removed my one stitch and said things looked good. I will go back Friday for another visit. I am back to wearing the compression garment they sent me home with. But at night I use the other one because is stays in place better. Not sure if I was wearing the first one wrong but it would not stay put. It is working better now. I keep it on 24 hours a day. Only take it off to shower then put it right back on. I will say wearing the compression garment is the hardest part of the procedure. But I know it will be worth it in the end.