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Support needed! I just had a buccal removal surgery two days ago. Cheeks are very swollen. (Photo)

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Alexis MercedesMar 18, 2018

I put ice on my cheeks, but that seems to have made it worse. Plus, my surgeon had me wear a bandage to add pressure to the buccal area, but I feel that prevents my cheeks from draining. What should I do to reduce the swelling? And should I wear the bandage?

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