I got buccal fat removal done. Today marks day 9. I've been very cautious with the procedure but I noticed that the inside on my right cheek where the incision was turned into a hole.. the other side is closing up fine.. is this normal or does it look like an infection ...
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Answer: Buccal fat removal incision turned into a hole = it could happen #buccalfaremoval
Very interesting question. In my practice, I have found that it is highly unusual to find only one buccal fat pad. Sometimes I find in men that the buccinator muscle is more developed, and it can take a little bit more time to find the buccal fat pad. That being said, I believe that your surg...
A buccal fat removal procedure can provide slimming in the lower face, in the lower anterior cheek region specifically. It can also help create more definition in the lower face depending on the overall bone and underlying tissue structure of the face. Based on your photos, it is possible th...
Swelling post buccal fat removal depends on the patient's ability to heal. In my practice 90% of the patients develop minimal swelling after the procedure. However 10% of the patients swell a lot and the swelling lasts for up to 5 days.In my practice I recommend my patients to avoid exercising ...