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Pain, Swelling, and Asymmetry After Cheek Implants

dinacatMar 21, 2009
I had cheek implant 26 days ago. The left side is totally different than right side. Swelling on the left side is still there, and I can feel there is a liquid under my fingers. There is a lot of pain under my eyes and when I try to open my mouth. My cheeks are totally asymmetric. Could be the implant have shifted from the left side?

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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
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