Cheek Implant - Infection or Not?

Infections of facial implants are uncommon, but need to be treated seriously when they occur.  Foul drainage inside the mouth is not expected after an cheek implant procedure and could be symptom of infection. Typical symptoms of infection include: Fever (usually over 101 F) Purulent/foul smelling drainage around the incision or implant site. Redness around the incision or implant site. Pain or tenderness around the incision or implant site... more

The foul taste, in your mouth, after the Cheek Implants should be considered an infection until proven otherwise IMHO.  That fact that things improved with antibiotics is another thing pointing to an infection.  Follow up with your surgeon until everything has resolved.

Typically, foul drainage in the mouth after a cheek implant is usually the sign of an infection. That being said it sounds as if your surgeon is treating you appropriately and often antibiotics will take care of the process. The swelling may be normal and I would continue to follow closely with your surgeon and hopefully no additional treatment will be necessary.