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What is the recovery time for Buccal Fat Removal by local anesthesia? How long will my face be swollen for?

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will my face be swollen a lot & look really puffy? and how long would i have to eat liquid foods? trying to prepare myself & how long i would have to be off work or not be able to talk correctly? will being swollen impact talking? thanks

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