I had cheek implant surgery performed 2/15/11. From the very beginning the left side was more swollen than the right. By the second week the right side had little swelling, but the left side started to increase swelling. If I pushed on it I could feel a liquid moving around. When I went back to the PS he said it's a hematoma. I am taking another antibiotic and prednisone now. Also the right side, now that the swelling has gone down, looks as if the implant is below the orbital bone?
Answer: Continue Following Up with Your Surgeon
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Answer: Continue Following Up with Your Surgeon
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Cheek implant swelling Swelling after surgery is common and with cheek implants asymmetry is not abnormal in the beginning. You need to see your surgeon and discuss your concerns. With cheek implants it also depends on the method of insertion it is not uncommon to possibly have a higher risk of infection if inserted through the mouth versus a subscillary insertion. Follow your surgeons directions and hopefully you will be on the road to recovery soon. Best regards!
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Cheek implant swelling Swelling after surgery is common and with cheek implants asymmetry is not abnormal in the beginning. You need to see your surgeon and discuss your concerns. With cheek implants it also depends on the method of insertion it is not uncommon to possibly have a higher risk of infection if inserted through the mouth versus a subscillary insertion. Follow your surgeons directions and hopefully you will be on the road to recovery soon. Best regards!
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