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2 weeks post-op
The swelling has gone down substantially. I still wear the chin strap every night. The numbness is almost completely gone. I can't believe I have a jawline!!!
Day 4 Post Op
It's been 4 days since my surgery. I got my tapes removed today and while my face is still swollen there is very minimal bruising. Dr. Sajjadian informed me that my face is still very swollen and that I'll see more of a difference over the next couple of weeks. Regardless of the swelling, my cheeks are noticeably smaller than before I got the surgery. It's insane how a little extra face fat can make you look 30lbs heavier than you actually are.
I wasn't worried about how much smaller my face would get over the next few days because I saw all the fat that was removed the day of the surgery - another reason why I endorse local anesthesia. Even if it grosses you out, you should LOOK at what they took out. It really helps to remember it later when you look/feel like big hero 6 day 1 post-op. In my case, I knew that regardless of the swelling, there WILL be a noticeable difference once all the puffiness is gone.
A few days post-op it is normal for you to feel numbness along the site of the procedure. The incision from the BFE are inside the mouth and I don't notice it at all. There is slight numbness from the swelling of my cheeks but I can still feel pressure from my fingers so no nerve damage. The neck and jowl were more numb but that is normal for the procedure that was done.
During the whole time I slept elevated and regulated icing my cheeks 20 minutes per side. I also drank A LOT of pineapple juice. This really helped in minimizing my swelling and bruising. After we took the tapes off, Dr. Sajjadian instructed that I switch from cold to warm compresses and continue sleeping elevated for another week. He also suggested that I stop by the Vitamin Store for some Bromelain (enzyme from pineapples) and Arnica Gel and tablets.
The Bromelain is a large pill but easily broken up. I got the Arniflora brand of the Arnica Gel. It's a topical gel that dries quickly. For the pills, I just got a 3 pack of Arnica montana which dissolves under your tongue and tastes like mint.
Other things I've done to minimize swelling has been to stay away from foods with high sodium content, preservatives, and casein.
I wasn't worried about how much smaller my face would get over the next few days because I saw all the fat that was removed the day of the surgery - another reason why I endorse local anesthesia. Even if it grosses you out, you should LOOK at what they took out. It really helps to remember it later when you look/feel like big hero 6 day 1 post-op. In my case, I knew that regardless of the swelling, there WILL be a noticeable difference once all the puffiness is gone.
A few days post-op it is normal for you to feel numbness along the site of the procedure. The incision from the BFE are inside the mouth and I don't notice it at all. There is slight numbness from the swelling of my cheeks but I can still feel pressure from my fingers so no nerve damage. The neck and jowl were more numb but that is normal for the procedure that was done.
During the whole time I slept elevated and regulated icing my cheeks 20 minutes per side. I also drank A LOT of pineapple juice. This really helped in minimizing my swelling and bruising. After we took the tapes off, Dr. Sajjadian instructed that I switch from cold to warm compresses and continue sleeping elevated for another week. He also suggested that I stop by the Vitamin Store for some Bromelain (enzyme from pineapples) and Arnica Gel and tablets.
The Bromelain is a large pill but easily broken up. I got the Arniflora brand of the Arnica Gel. It's a topical gel that dries quickly. For the pills, I just got a 3 pack of Arnica montana which dissolves under your tongue and tastes like mint.
Other things I've done to minimize swelling has been to stay away from foods with high sodium content, preservatives, and casein.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
496 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, California