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Still Have Swelling and Bumpiness 4 Weeks After SmartLipo on my Chin

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I had weight loss surgery 3 years ago. My double...

CarriegMarch 27, 2009
WORTH IT$2,750

I had weight loss surgery 3 years ago. My double chin improved some but seemed to be saggy and I could see I was starting to develop my mothers jowls. I had seen SmartLipo all over the news and decided that would be a smart choice for me.

I have to say the procedure was extremely simple. Much easier then I had anticipated. I felt no pain and in fact, I think I fell asleep during the 60 minutes it took to complete.

I did have an unusual amount of swelling and bruising. Even my doctor was suprised. I bruised from my neck to my ears. The pain was minimal, just sore like a sunburn. I took one Vicodin the first night to help me sleep because I was advised to sleep sitting upright to aid in swelling reduction. I still have some areas that are sore to the touch but with massage they feel much better.

My jaw line and neck look great, very sculpted. However, I do have a line of swelling under my chin thay concerns me. I am having weekly lymphatic drainage massages and SmartSound treatments and am noticing slow improvement.

I'm trying not to panic as I know it takes several months to get the final result.

If this area dissipates, I would say that SmartLipo was 100% worth it. What I see so far is great. If it remains and I have to be retreated maybe I may feel differently.

Carrieg's provider

Mark X. Lowney, MD

Mark X. Lowney, MD

Board Certified OB-GYN

Replies (23)

NewNeckinCA
March 27, 2009
I had by chin and jowls done in Oct 08, I was swollen for months and still have a little more swelling to go. The swelling and lumpiness started to really go down a the 3+ month mark. Be patient it really does take time. But is worth it. I hope you are extremely happy with your final results.
Carrieg
March 28, 2009
Thank you so much, you have made me feel a lot better. I've been depressed over this and very self conscious. I work in health care and I always feel like people are looking at my weird, bumpy chin!
NewNeckinCA
March 30, 2009
Glad I could help some. I had a bumpy neck for what seemed to be forever, but it really takes time. Good luck!
(unregistered guest)
April 24, 2009
I had my abdomen, flanks, jowls and chin done on March 20, 2009. I am very happy with the abdomen, flanks and neck. The jowl area concerns me. It is real lumpy and has obvious puckering which makes my skin look older than it is and it is still tender to touch. I have been massaging the area for awhile now. How many of you have had the same problem? I realize that it will take a couple months to see the end result. Still hoping to see a change for the better.
(unregistered guest)
March 13, 2010
Did the puckering smooth out? I am experiencing the same issue.
Carrieg
April 25, 2009
I had my chin, jowls and neck done on Feb. 26th, about a month before you did. I still have some lumps and bumps but they are going down week by week. Some days I find it looks worse then others, it's strange. I go for lymphatic drainage massages on the area once a week plus I massage daily and this really helps. They say the chin area takes at least 3 months before you begin to see the real results. Some days I get really discouraged but I guess we have to be patient! It does get better so don't worry. Initially I thought I had made a huge mistake having the procedure because I looked worse then when I started, but as the weeks go by I am feeling better about it.
(unregistered guest)
March 13, 2010
I'm curious as to how your chin and jowls turned out? I am a little concerned about my chin/jowl area and am hoping it gets better with time.
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