I had it done by Dr Pichet yesterday.I had a longer incision on the right side which is swollen more than the left side. I have a strange smile like the photo. My right side cannot move. I asked Dr and he said it is because of swelling, I am extremely worried It could be buccal nerve damage. He asked me to wait months for this to go away!!! Does it mean I will have to have this weird smile for months? What shall I do now as I am flying back in 7 days....
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November 17, 2014
Answer: Nerve damage after a buccal fat pad removal
Very young adult patients ( e.g. 19 year old) with chubby cheeks are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. Chubby cheeks are commonly caused by enlarged buccal fat pads: pockets of fat deep in the lower aspect of the cheeks. By removing then surgically (buccal fat removal) ...
Young patients with "fat" int the lower face and sagging looking face as well double chin could benefit from multiple plastic surgery procedures. "Saggy-looking face" is a sign of weak cheek bones. Therefore in this cases, it is very likely necessary to enhance the weak cheek bones with either ...
Young patients with fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks) usually have enlarged buccal fat pads. If the middle of the face is thin, it contributes to an "hour glass" facial appearance. Chubby cheeks usually run in the families ( it is inherited). Chubby cheeks usually remain ...