- Eyelid Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Submental Liposuction
- Introduction
- How It Is Done
- Patient Photographs
- What to Expect After Surgery
- Complications
- Care After Surgery
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Chin and Jawline Enhancement
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Calf Augmentation
- Laser Hair Removal
- Complete Facial Rejuvenation
Submental Liposuction - Care After
Surgery
- Leave the chin strap on until your visit to the office on the day after surgery. The Velcro straps may be adjusted if it feels too tight. It is better for it to be too loose than too tight and, if it is intolerable, just take it off.
- If you develop increasing swelling of the neck, call the office right away. This may indicate a hematoma and needs to be checked.
- After your visit to the office the day after surgery, you can shower and bathe. The incision can get wet. If there is a Steri-StripTM in place over the chin incision, leave it on. This adhesive tape will be removed when it is time for the suture to come out, typically three to five days after surgery. If interrupted sutures (individual little sutures rather than one long one) were used, there will be no Steri-StripTM.
- If a continuous suture was used; the ends of the suture will be sticking out at each end of the incision. Try not to pull on this suture. For men, avoid shaving in the area of the incision and don't trim the suture ends because this will make it difficult to remove the suture. Keep in mind that the skin is still numb and you need to be extra careful shaving. Most men do not bother shaving at all until after the sutures have been removed.
- It's best to wait about a week before exercising. If you work out too soon after surgery, you may experience more swelling.
