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Swelling post buccal fat removal could be either mild, moderate or severe (extreme). THis depends on multiple factors, especially in the surgical technique performed. Also, patients that are dehydrated right before the procedure tend to have more severe swelling post surgery than the patients that are well hydrated.
Yes, your degree of swelling is normal after this procedure. You can apply ice to the areas and keep your head elevated. The swelling will subside soon.
Hi @JLH3232 I'm sorry you are having this problem. The loss in tissue cannot be corrected with water. Water gets absorbed by the body. A soft tissue filler like what we use for lips or cheeks is the best option. Some last 6 months like hyaluronic acid fillers (juvederm or restylane). Others can...
Patients with questions and concerns about their acute healing process should address those questions with the surgeon that performed the operation. If patient still concerned besides surgeon advice, should reach out to the surgeon again for close monitoring of the healing process.
Very young adult patients ( e.g. 19 year old) with chubby cheeks are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. Chubby cheeks are commonly caused by enlarged buccal fat pads: pockets of fat deep in the lower aspect of the cheeks. By removing then surgically (buccal fat removal) ...
Young patients with "fat" int the lower face and sagging looking face as well double chin could benefit from multiple plastic surgery procedures. "Saggy-looking face" is a sign of weak cheek bones. Therefore in this cases, it is very likely necessary to enhance the weak cheek bones with...
Young patients with fullness of the lower anterior cheeks (chubby cheeks) usually have enlarged buccal fat pads. If the middle of the face is thin, it contributes to an "hour glass" facial appearance. Chubby cheeks usually run in the families ( it is inherited). Chubby cheeks usually...
Hi @Blondie Congratulations on the recent procedure. After buccal fat pad removal, the swelling peaks at about the third day and then continues to fade over the next 7-10 days. Combining plastic surgery procedures of the face can lead to a slightly longer period of swelling or...
