Submental Liposuction - Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding Submental Liposuction & If It's Right for You
Details About Your Submental Liposuction Procedure
Recovery and Healing After Your Procedure
Results: Skin Changes, Longevity, and Managing Weight
What Happens if I gain weight after liposuction and will the fat come back?
What will happen to the loose skin under my neck after submental liposuction?
Safety and Potential Risks of Submental Liposuction
What is Submental Liposuction (Neck Liposuction)?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove localized areas of unwanted fat from the body. At our Ottawa clinic, Dr. Bonaparte specializes in submental liposuction, which specifically targets and removes excess fat from beneath the chin and the upper neck area.
Many people refer to this concern as a "double chin" or notice a fullness that can create the appearance of sagging skin, a poorly defined jawline, or a blunted angle between the neck and chin. Submental liposuction aims to address these issues by permanently removing these stubborn fat cells, leading to a more contoured, defined, and youthful neck and jawline profile.
While there are various liposuction techniques, Dr. Bonaparte often utilizes power-assisted liposuction (PAL) for submental fat removal. During the procedure, which is typically performed while you are comfortably sedated or under general anesthesia, a few very small, discreet incisions are made (usually three).
Through these tiny incisions, a specialized thin tube called a cannula is inserted. With PAL, the cannula vibrates rapidly. This vibration helps to gently break up the targeted fat cells, making them easier to remove from the body through gentle suction. The term "liposuction" itself means "fat" (lipo) "suction." The goal is a smoother, more refined neck contour with minimal downtime.
Will I Be Asleep for My Submental Liposuction Procedure?
Choosing the right type of anesthesia is important for your comfort and safety during submental liposuction. At our Ottawa practice, Dr. Bonaparte will discuss the best options with you. While it depends on individual factors and preferences, here are the common approaches:
Local Anesthesia Only:
This involves injecting a local anesthetic ("freezing") directly into the treatment area under your chin, similar to dental freezing.
Dr. Bonaparte's Perspective: "I generally do not recommend this approach for submental liposuction. While you are awake, the experience can be uncomfortable or cause anxiety for many. Achieving adequate pain control might require amounts of local anesthetic that could carry risks if not carefully managed, and without IV pain medication, it's difficult to ensure complete comfort. For these reasons, I do not typically perform submental liposuction using only local anesthesia."
Conscious Sedation (Oral or IV "Twilight" Sedation):
This is a popular option where you receive anti-anxiety and pain-relieving medications, often through an IV, administered by a skilled nurse or anesthetist under Dr. Bonaparte's supervision.
You'll be in a deeply relaxed, "twilight" state – calm, comfortable, and often sleepy. You might be able to respond to simple instructions but typically have little to no memory of the procedure itself.
Benefits: Patients often feel they recover more quickly from the sedative effects afterward compared to general anesthesia.
Considerations: Because you are not fully asleep, there's a small chance of movement, which can sometimes make the procedure take a bit longer. Monitoring is crucial, as with any sedation, to ensure your breathing remains stable.
Total IV Anesthesia (TIVA):
This is similar to conscious sedation but usually involves a deeper level of sedation, keeping you consistently sleepy and unaware throughout the procedure.
Instead of intermittent doses, medication is often delivered via a continuous low-dose IV infusion or "drip."
The risks and benefits are generally comparable to conscious sedation, offering a good balance of comfort and quicker initial recovery for many.
General Anesthesia:
This involves being completely asleep and unaware, with your breathing supported by an anesthesiologist who is present throughout your surgery.
Dr. Bonaparte's Preference: "For many submental liposuction cases, I prefer general anesthesia. It ensures you are perfectly still, completely comfortable, and your airway and oxygen levels are expertly managed. This can contribute to a more efficient surgery and often allows for better blood pressure control, potentially reducing bleeding. While some patients may experience more temporary post-operative nausea or muscle soreness, the level of control and safety is excellent."
Making the Choice with Dr. Bonaparte:
There are several safe and effective options for anesthesia during your submental liposuction in Ottawa. Dr. Bonaparte will thoroughly discuss your medical history, anxiety levels, and preferences to help you choose the anesthetic plan that is best suited for you. While he may have a preferred method for optimal surgical conditions, patient comfort and choice are always highly valued.
Can Liposuction Get Rid of Fat Under My Chin (My Double Chin)?
Yes, this is the ultimate goal with submental liposuction. If you're bothered by fullness or what many people call a "double chin," submental liposuction is a effective procedure specifically designed to address this concern and can make a significant improvement.
Many of our patients at Dr. Bonaparte's Ottawa clinic share your frustration. They tell us that excess fat under the chin can make them feel self-conscious, make their neck look undefined or "saggy," and can persist even when they are otherwise happy with their weight. Often, this area doesn't improve as much as one would hope with diet and exercise alone.
Submental liposuction directly targets and permanently removes these stubborn fat cells from beneath your chin and along your upper neck. By carefully sculpting this area, Dr. Bonaparte can help you achieve:
A noticeable reduction in the fullness under your chin.
A sharper, more defined, and more youthful jawline.
An improved neck profile, creating a better angle between your chin and neck.
For individuals whose main concern is this localized excess fat, submental liposuction offers a lasting solution to help you say goodbye to your double chin and feel more confident in your profile.
What Happens If I Gain Weight After Submental Liposuction? Will the Fat Come Back?
This is an important question. Understanding how your body stores fat helps clarify what happens after submental liposuction.
Fat Cell Basics and Liposuction's Effect:
Permanent Removal: Liposuction permanently removes fat cells (adipocytes) from the treated area under your chin. In adulthood, the body generally does not create significant numbers of new fat cells. The number of fat cells you have is relatively stable after adolescence.
How Fat Cells Work: When you gain weight as an adult, it's primarily because existing fat cells throughout your body get larger (hypertrophy) as they store more fat. When you lose weight, these cells shrink. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells specifically in the targeted submental region.
Impact of Weight Gain After Submental Liposuction:
Because Dr. Bonaparte has permanently removed a significant number of fat cells from under your chin, that specific area has a reduced capacity to store fat compared to before your surgery.
Moderate Weight Gain: If you gain a small or moderate amount of weight after your procedure, the remaining fat cells throughout your body (including the few left under your chin and those in untreated areas) will enlarge slightly. However, because there are fewer fat cells under your chin, this area will likely accumulate less fat compared to other parts of your body. You should maintain an improved, more defined neck and jawline contour relative to what you would have looked like without the liposuction. Most patients find that even with some weight fluctuation, the "double chin" does not return to its pre-liposuction fullness.
Significant Weight Gain: If you experience significant weight gain (e.g., 10% or more of your body weight), the remaining fat cells everywhere, including any left under the chin, can enlarge substantially. You will notice increased fat accumulation in untreated areas of your body. While the treated submental area should still look proportionately better than it would have without surgery at that higher weight, the overall aesthetic result achieved by liposuction can be diminished by substantial weight gain. Some research also suggests the body might preferentially store fat in untreated areas (sometimes called compensatory fat deposition) after fat removal from one area, further emphasizing the importance of weight stability.
Key Takeaway:
Submental liposuction provides a lasting reduction in fat cells in the treated area. While the results of this fat cell removal are permanent, the procedure does not prevent future weight gain, nor does it remove all fat cells from the area. Your results are best maintained by staying close to your post-procedure weight. Submental liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not a weight-loss method. A stable weight achieved through a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to ensure you enjoy the improved contour Dr. Bonaparte achieves for you long-term at his Ottawa practice
Will I Have Loose Skin Under My Neck After Submental Liposuction?
It's a common concern whether removing fat from under the chin via liposuction will result in loose or sagging skin. The outcome depends significantly on your skin's individual characteristics, but liposuction itself can also influence skin firmness to some extent.
Skin Elasticity: The Primary Factor
How Skin Adapts: Liposuction removes fat, creating space. Your skin's ability to "bounce back" and conform to the new, slimmer contour relies heavily on its natural elasticity. This property is determined by the health and abundance of collagen and elastin fibers within your skin.
Factors Affecting Elasticity: Younger skin typically has more robust collagen and elastin, allowing it to retract well. Factors that diminish elasticity include:
Age: Collagen production naturally declines, and fibers become less organized over time.
Sun Exposure: Chronic sun damage significantly degrades collagen and elastin.
Genetics: Some individuals are genetically predisposed to better or poorer skin elasticity.
Significant Weight Fluctuations: Repeated stretching can impair skin's ability to retract.
Assessment: During your consultation at our Ottawa clinic, Dr. Bonaparte will carefully assess your skin quality and degree of pre-existing laxity. Patients with good elasticity are more likely to achieve a smooth, tight result from liposuction alone.
Can Liposuction Itself Cause Skin Tightening?
While liposuction's main goal is fat removal, the procedure can induce a biological response that leads to some skin tightening in many patients:
Wound Healing & Collagen Remodeling: The process of creating tunnels through the fat layer with the liposuction cannula causes controlled trauma. Your body responds with a natural wound healing cascade. This involves inflammation, activation of cells called fibroblasts, and the production of new collagen (neocollagenesis). Over the following months, this new collagen matures and remodels, which can lead to increased skin density and firmness. Studies on various liposuction techniques confirm this potential for stimulating collagen.
Timeline: This collagen remodeling process is gradual. Any tightening effect typically becomes noticeable between 3 to 6 months after surgery and can continue for up to a year.
Managing Expectations & Other Options
Variability: It's important to understand that the degree of tightening induced by traditional or power-assisted liposuction (the techniques typically used by Dr. Bonaparte for this area) is variable and may not be sufficient for individuals with significant pre-existing skin looseness. Liposuction is not a substitute for a neck lift if substantial skin removal is needed.
Compression Garments: Wearing your post-operative compression garment as directed by Dr. Bonaparte is crucial. While not directly causing tightening of inherently lax skin, it plays a vital role in reducing swelling and helping the skin adhere smoothly to the underlying tissues as it heals, supporting the best possible contour.
Adjunctive Treatments: If there are concerns about potential skin laxity, or if further tightening is desired after the initial healing, Dr. Bonaparte may discuss evidence-based non-surgical options. Treatments like microfocused ultrasound or radiofrequency work by delivering energy deep into the skin to further stimulate collagen production and can be effective for improving mild to moderate skin laxity on the neck and jawline.
Dr. Bonaparte will provide a realistic assessment of what submental liposuction can achieve for your specific skin quality during your consultation.
If I Lose Weight, Will My Double Chin (Submental Fat) Go Away?
It’s a common question many patients ask Dr. Bonaparte here in Ottawa: if they lose weight, will the fat under their chin disappear? While achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is excellent for your overall health, its effect on submental fat (a "double chin") can often be less significant than hoped.
Why Submental Fat is Often Stubborn:
Clinical experience and research suggest that submental fat often persists despite weight loss due to several factors:
Genetics Plays a Major Role: Where your body preferentially stores fat is largely determined by your genes. Many individuals are genetically predisposed to accumulate fat in the submental area, regardless of their overall body weight. 1 If your parents or other close relatives have a similar trait, you're more likely to find this area resistant to change
Localized Fat Deposits: The fat under your chin exists in specific anatomical compartments (primarily subcutaneous fat). Unlike visceral fat (around organs) or sometimes even subcutaneous fat elsewhere, these localized pockets can be less responsive to general caloric reduction and exercise. They can be among the last areas to shrink during weight loss, if they shrink significantly at all.
Aging Changes: As we age, skin loses elasticity due to decreased collagen and elastin production. Neck muscles can also change. These factors can contribute to the appearance of fullness or sagging under the chin, separate from the fat volume itself, and won't be resolved by weight loss
Hormonal Influences: Hormonal factors can also play a role in fat distribution patterns, potentially influencing accumulation in the submental area for some individuals.
What This Means for You:
While losing excess weight might lead to some overall improvement in facial and neck fullness, many people find that the distinct pocket of fat directly under the chin remains largely unchanged. This is a common experience and a primary reason why individuals seek targeted treatments.
For truly noticeable and reliable reduction of persistent submental fat, procedures like submental liposuction performed by Dr. Bonaparte are specifically designed to physically remove these resistant fat cells, effectively addressing the issue when diet and exercise alone haven't yielded the desired results for this specific area.
What are different Types of Liposuction?
While there are various liposuction technologies available in the broader field of plastic surgery (such as laser-assisted or ultrasound-assisted liposuction), for treating submental fat (the "double chin") at his practice serving the Ottawa region, Dr. Bonaparte primarily utilizes two highly effective and refined techniques:
Traditional Manual Liposuction:
This technique involves a thin, hollow tube called a cannula, which is connected to a suction device. Dr. Bonaparte skillfully guides the cannula through the targeted fat layer with precise back-and-forth movements. These controlled movements dislodge the fat cells, which are then gently suctioned away. This method allows for excellent tactile feedback and finesse.
Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL):
PAL employs a specialized cannula that vibrates very rapidly at its tip. This powered vibration helps break down fat cells efficiently before they are suctioned out.
Benefits of PAL: For the submental area, PAL can offer advantages such as more efficient fat removal, potentially reduced procedure time, and the ability to address denser fat deposits with less physical effort from the surgeon, allowing for consistent precision. Many surgeons find it can also contribute to smoother results.
Dr. Bonaparte's Approach:
"For submental liposuction, I often use a combination of both manual and power-assisted techniques during the same procedure. This allows me to leverage the benefits of each method – for instance, using PAL for efficient removal of the main fat volume and then potentially using manual techniques for finer sculpting and feathering the edges to ensure a smooth, natural transition. My goal is always to use the safest and most effective tools to achieve the optimal contour for each individual patient."
Can Submental Liposuction Also Tighten Loose Neck Skin?
Before and After images of a patient of Dr Bonaparte who had submental liposuction. This patient had loose skin under the neck as well as some fatty tissue. The procedure resulted in an excellent tightening effect of the skin
While the primary goal of submental liposuction is to remove excess fat from beneath the chin and neck, many patients do experience a welcome secondary benefit of some skin tightening. However, the extent of this tightening effect varies significantly from person to person.
How Liposuction Can Influence Skin Tightness:
Submental liposuction with Dr. Bonaparte can contribute to improved skin firmness in a couple of ways:
Natural Skin Retraction: When fat is removed, the overlying skin has less volume to cover. If your skin has good elasticity (often seen in younger patients or those with minimal sun damage), it can naturally retract and conform to the new, slimmer contour, appearing tighter.
Healing Response and Collagen Production: The liposuction procedure itself creates a controlled inflammatory response in the treated tissues. This healing process, along with the mechanical stimulation from the liposuction cannula, can trigger the production of new collagen and elastin fibers in the skin over several months. This "remodeling" can lead to an increase in skin firmness and a tightening effect, which typically becomes noticeable over the 3 to 6 months following surgery.
Factors Influencing Skin Tightening Results:
The degree of skin tightening you might experience depends heavily on:
Your skin's inherent elasticity and quality (genetics, age).
The amount of sun damage your skin has sustained.
The degree of skin looseness present before the liposuction.
Dr. Bonaparte has had many patients in Ottawa who were concerned about mild to moderate skin laxity and were pleasantly surprised by the degree of skin tightening achieved with submental liposuction alone, sometimes avoiding the need for a more extensive neck lift procedure.
Managing Expectations and Other Options:
It's important to understand that submental liposuction is not primarily a skin tightening procedure like a neck lift. If significant skin sagging is your main concern, liposuction alone may not be sufficient.
During your consultation, Dr. Bonaparte will carefully evaluate your skin tone and discuss realistic expectations. If he anticipates that you might have some residual skin looseness after liposuction, or if you desire further skin tightening, he may recommend adjunctive non-surgical treatments
Where Are the Incisions Made for Submental Liposuction?
For submental liposuction, Dr. Bonaparte typically uses three very small incisions to access the treatment area under your chin and along the upper neck. These are strategically placed by Dr. Bonaparte to allow for effective fat removal while being as discreet as possible:
One incision (approximately 2-3mm) in the natural crease just under your chin.
One incision (approximately 2-3mm) inconspicuously placed behind or at the base of each earlobe, often hidden in the natural crease where the earlobe meets the face.
The purpose of these multiple small access points is to allow Dr. Bonaparte to approach the fatty tissue from different angles. This technique facilitates smooth, even fat removal and optimal contouring of your neck and jawline.
Because these incisions are very small (just a few millimeters long) and are situated in areas where they are naturally camouflaged, they typically heal as tiny, faint marks that are barely noticeable, if at all, once fully matured. Significant or concerning scarring is very uncommon. Dr. Bonaparte will show you the planned locations during your consultation at our Ottawa clinic.
What is the Recovery Timeline After Submental Liposuction?
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Healing after submental liposuction is a gradual process, and while it's difficult to set an exact timetable for every individual, Dr. Bonaparte provides the following general guide for his patients in Ottawa. You will have a follow-up appointment at our clinic (The Ottawa Derm Centre) approximately one week after your surgery to monitor your progress.
Initial Recovery Phase (First 1-2 Weeks):
Immediately After Surgery (First 3-5 days):
You can expect mild to moderate discomfort, tightness, swelling, and bruising in the chin and neck area. Prescribed pain medication will help manage any pain.
Days 1-7 (First Week):
Compression Garment: You will be wearing a special compression garment or elastic dressing around your chin and neck. Dr. Bonaparte typically advises wearing this as continuously as possible (24 hours a day, except for showers or cleaning the area as instructed) during the first week. This is crucial for minimizing swelling, supporting the tissues, and helping your skin adapt to its new contour.
Swelling and Bruising: These are most noticeable during this week. Keeping your head elevated, even while sleeping, can help.
Activity: Rest is important, but light walking around the house is encouraged to promote circulation. Avoid strenuous activity.
Days 7-14 (Second Week):
Feeling Better: You'll likely feel significantly better, with less pain and tightness.
Return to Work/Activities: Many patients feel comfortable returning to work (if non-strenuous) and light daily activities.
Compression Garment: Dr. Bonaparte will provide specific instructions on how long to continue with the compression garment. Some patients may continue full-time wear, while others might transition to wearing it mainly at night or for part of the day.
Swelling/Bruising: These continue to subside, though some will still be present.
Intermediate Healing Phase (1-3 Months):
Month 1: Most of the noticeable swelling and bruising should have resolved, and you'll start to see a significant improvement in your neck and chin contour. You might feel "close to normal" in terms of appearance for social situations. Some residual mild swelling, firmness, or subtle lumpiness under the skin is still normal at this stage. Any minor skin looseness may also be apparent as the initial swelling goes down.
Months 2-3: Further refinement occurs as the remaining swelling dissipates. The tissues will continue to soften. Any skin tightening effects, if they are to occur, may start to become more evident during this period.
Later Healing Phase & Final Results (3-6+ Months):
Months 3-6: Your results will become increasingly defined. The vast majority of swelling should be gone by the 3-month mark, with subtle improvements continuing. By 6 months, most patients have achieved their near-final contour, and any potential skin tightening benefits from the procedure are usually apparent.
Beyond 6 Months: While you'll enjoy your results much sooner, it can take up to 6-12 months for the absolute final subtle changes to settle and for all tissues to fully mature.
Dr. Bonaparte and our team will guide you through each stage of your recovery, providing personalized advice to ensure a smooth healing process and the best possible outcome.
Will I Have Visible Scars After Submental Liposuction?
Yes, submental liposuction does involve a few very small incisions, which will result in small scars. However, Dr. Bonaparte takes great care to place these incisions in discreet locations and they are typically very small, designed to heal as inconspicuously as possible.
For submental liposuction, you can generally expect:
Three small access points: One tiny incision (around 2-3mm) is typically made in the natural crease just beneath your chin, and one is placed inconspicuously behind or at the base of each earlobe.
Scar Healing and Appearance:
Initial Healing: Initially, these small incision sites will appear as tiny red or pink marks.
Maturation Over Time: Like all scars, they will go through a maturation process. Over several months to a year, they typically fade significantly, soften, and flatten, blending in well with the surrounding skin.
Minimal Visibility: Because of their small size and strategic placement in natural creases or less noticeable areas, the healed scars from submental liposuction are usually very faint and difficult to detect for most patients treated by Dr. Bonaparte in Ottawa.
Following Dr. Bonaparte's post-operative care instructions carefully is the best way to support optimal healing and minimize the final appearance of these small scars. While very uncommon for these tiny incisions, there is always a small risk with any procedure of developing abnormal scarring, such as hypertrophic (raised) scars, keloids (scars that grow beyond the incision), or changes in pigmentation (lighter or darker scars). If you have a personal or family history of problematic scarring, please discuss this with Dr. Bonaparte during your consultation.
Is Submental Liposuction Safe? Understanding the Potential Risks and Side effects of Liposuction.
While submental liposuction performed by Dr. Bonaparte is generally a very safe and effective procedure, it's important for you to understand the potential risks and side effects associated with any surgical treatment. We believe informed patients make the best decisions about their care.
Please keep in mind that this list covers common side effects and potential complications for general information. Every patient's situation is unique, and factors like your individual health and the specifics of your procedure can influence potential risks. The best way to understand the risks and benefits that apply specifically to you is through a personal consultation with Dr. Bonaparte at our clinic, where he can answer all your questions thoroughly
Expected Side Effects During Normal Healing:
These are common, temporary experiences after your submental liposuction:
Swelling: You will have noticeable swelling under the chin and neck, peaking in the first few days and gradually subsiding over weeks to months. Some very subtle swelling can last longer.
Bruising: Bruising in the neck and chin area is also common and typically fades within 1-2 weeks.
Mild Discomfort/Tenderness/Tightness: The treated area will feel sore and tight initially. This is usually well controlled with prescribed pain medication and improves significantly within the first week.
Temporary Numbness or Altered Sensation: It's very common for the skin under your chin to feel numb, tingly, or slightly "odd" for several weeks or months as the small sensory nerves heal. This almost always resolves completely over time.
Tiny Scars: As discussed previously, there will be very small scars (a few millimeters) at the incision sites, which typically heal very well and become inconspicuous.
Potential Complications (Less Common):
These are events that occur less frequently but are important to be aware of:
Infection: Although rare due to sterile surgical techniques and preventative measures, any skin incision carries a small risk of infection. Signs would include increasing redness, warmth, significant pain, pus-like drainage, or fever. Infections are typically treated effectively with antibiotics.
Hematoma or Seroma: A hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin, and a seroma is a collection of clear fluid. If large, they might cause localized swelling or discomfort and may require drainage by Dr. Bonaparte. These are uncommon after submental liposuction.
Contour Irregularities or Asymmetry: Despite meticulous technique, minor unevenness, waviness, dimpling, or slight asymmetry between the two sides of the neck can sometimes occur as a result of healing. Often, these improve significantly over months with swelling resolution and massage (if recommended), but occasionally, a minor touch-up procedure might be considered long after initial healing if an irregularity persists.
Prolonged Numbness or Sensation Changes: While temporary numbness is expected, sensation changes that last longer than a year are less common but can occur.
Skin Issues: Persistent skin discoloration (hyper- or hypopigmentation) at incision sites or in the treated area is rare. Skin necrosis (tissue death) is extremely rare and usually associated with other factors like smoking or vascular issues.
Potential Complications (Specific to Neck Area / Rare but more Serious):
Nerve Injury (Marginal Mandibular Nerve): This nerve controls the muscle that pulls down the corner of your lower lip. It runs near the jawline where liposuction is performed.
Temporary Weakness: Swelling or irritation near this nerve is relatively common immediately after surgery and can cause temporary weakness or asymmetry in your smile (one side of the lower lip may not move down as much as the other). This typically recovers completely on its own within days, weeks, or sometimes a few months as swelling resolves.
Permanent Injury: Permanent damage to this nerve resulting in persistent lip movement asymmetry is very rare with careful surgical technique, but it remains a known risk of operating in this area. Dr. Bonaparte uses precise techniques mindful of this anatomy to minimize this risk.
Injury to Deeper Structures: Injury to muscles, glands, or major blood vessels in the neck is extremely rare with submental liposuction and needs to be treated urgently.
Anesthesia-Related Complications: Risks associated with sedation or general anesthesia are rare but will be discussed with you by the anesthesiologist and Dr. Bonaparte based on your chosen anesthetic plan and health history.
Our Commitment to Your Safety in Ottawa:
Dr. Bonaparte prioritizes your safety above all else. This involves careful pre-operative planning, performing surgery in an accredited facility (Carleton Place Hospital), using meticulous surgical techniques, and ensuring attentive post-operative care.
Our Ottawa clinic staff will contact you the day after your submental liposuction surgery, and the hospital OR nurses typically follow up as well. Your first follow-up visit with us is usually one week after surgery. We maintain close communication during your recovery to monitor your healing, answer your questions, and address any potential concerns promptly.