Non-Surgical Body Contouring

How to Reduce Swelling After Chin Liposuction or Kybella

Clinician applying cool compress and performing gentle lymphatic massage to reduce swelling under a patient's chin in a modern clinic

Swelling is the most common short‑term side effect after chin liposuction and Kybella. This article explains why swelling occurs, evidence‑based strategies to reduce it, realistic timelines, and how these aftercare steps fit into recovery for Botox, fillers, laser facials, chemical…

Emsculpt Neo Aftercare: Hydration and Dealing with Muscle Soreness

Clinician supervising a patient receiving Emsculpt Neo on the abdomen with a water bottle on a tray nearby, illustrating aftercare hydration and muscle recovery.

Emsculpt Neo delivers simultaneous HIFEM and RF energy to build muscle and reduce fat, leaving many patients curious about aftercare. This article focuses on hydration strategies and safe ways to manage post-treatment muscle soreness within the broader context of aftercare…

Kybella Recovery Timeline: The “Bullfrog” Swelling Phase Explained

Patient in clinic receiving cold compress to submental area after Kybella injections, showing post-treatment care and recovery timeline icons

Kybella injections commonly cause significant submental swelling—sometimes called the “bullfrog” phase—after treatment. This article explains why that pronounced swelling happens, outlines a detailed recovery timeline, and gives practical, evidence-informed aftercare steps so patients and clinicians can manage swelling effectively and…

CoolSculpting Recovery: Managing Pain, Numbness, and Swelling

Patient in a modern medical spa receiving CoolSculpting on the abdomen with clinician nearby and items for aftercare visible indicating pain numbness and swelling management.

Non invasive cosmetic treatments like CoolSculpting, Botox, fillers, laser facials, and chemical peels deliver results with significantly less downtime than surgery. However, side effects such as pain, numbness, and swelling are common and vary by procedure. This article details realistic…