I had a buccal fat pad removal 5 days ago, is this normal? (photo)

Thank you for your question.  It is certainly common and expected to have swelling after buccal fat reduction surgery.  Typically, it's akin to have your wisdom teeth removed.  Sometimes it can be more significant.  One has to consider that the swelling could be due to bleeding within the operated area, so it is worthwhile to contact your surgeon to see if he/she would like to assess this in person.  Hope this helps!

Yes, this can be typical. You have swelling, which can take several weeks to resolve. If you're concerned, I recommend following up with your surgeon. I hope this helps. 

Swelling after buccal fat removal is minimal and short in duration in about 90% of the cases. In the remaining 10%, the swelling could be significant, asymmetric and last for several days (eg. 5 days).  Patients with significant swelling of the face post buccal fat removal should contact their surgeon's office to be evaluate in consultation.  A physical exam could help to diagnose the cause of the swelling and implement treatment according to the cause. Evaluations over the phone do not allow to do full evaluation.