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Is this amount of swelling normal after buccal fat removal? (Photo)

October 8, 2015
Asked By:Alicey0912 in New Zealand, NZ

2 days ago I decided to have buccal fat pad removal as well as neck liposuction. My doctor did not inform me that the extent of swelling would be this severe. I was under the impression it would only be mild. Judging from the pictures I've provided, how long would it take for my face to go back to its normal size?

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