4 weeks ago I had Buccal fat removal through liposuction vs normal Buccal mucosa incision . My lower part of my cheeks are swollen and feel numb and hurt if I touch them. I am unable to sleep on my side because I will have a burning sensation where I still have swelling I can feel lumps .Not sure if is nerve damage ? swelling? Or infection?
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Answer: Will my cheeks go back to normal after my buccal fat removal? = once they heal they should #buccalfatremoval
Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal healing process should follow the instructions given by the surgeon that performed the operation.
Fullness of the Lowwer cheeks could be caused by either buccal fat, enlarged masseter muscles or both.
Fullness of the ANTERIOR lower cheeks is caused by buccal fat.
fullness of the POSTERIOR lower cheeks is caused by enlarged masseter muscles.
Therefore buccal fat removal and botox...