A week post op and swelling has not subsided. I am completely swollen around nose and the swelling is really hard. It is very tight. I don't know if this will go away or if this is the actual implant placement. I am still sleeping upright hoping the swelling will go down. I am super worried this is the implant (bc its hard) and not just the swelling. Is it normal to have extremely hard cheeks a week afterwards? What can I do to make swelling and hardness go down?
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Hello LoveanpeaceThough risks are rare in cheek implants complications can happen. They may include adverse reaction to anesthesia and this is due to reaction caused by substances like tobacco, antidepressants etc., infection and misplacement of implants.
Hello Candidates for cheek implant includes people with weak cheek structure, narrow or flat face, and also those who have lost their natural cheek contour due to age can benefit it.
You may be a good candidate for facial implants if you:
Are physically healthy
Do not smoke
Have ...
Thank you for asking about your cheek implants.At 8 months, most of your healing is done - but for some people it takes 18 months.The numbness and itching suggest swelling or nerve endings haven't recovered.The stuffy nose may be related to the the screws - tell your surgeon and ask if an ...
