My cheek bones are starting to looking contoured which I love. Some days it looks way smaller and some days the swelling comes back. Is this normal for the swelling to be up and down? Also cheek dimples have started to form. They’re there basically but you can’t see them as much because of the swelling. I’ve never had dimples I love dimples but I just would like and opinion as to how they formed and also some help with the swelling.
Answer: Swelling after buccal fat removal It is common to have persistent swelling for some time after buccal fat removal. It is variable in its duration and among people. I will often prescribe a short course of steroids after buccal fat removal to help minimize the swelling. It is important that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who has extensive experience with buccal fat reduction surgery. I wish you the best! Dr. Gabbay.
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Answer: Swelling after buccal fat removal It is common to have persistent swelling for some time after buccal fat removal. It is variable in its duration and among people. I will often prescribe a short course of steroids after buccal fat removal to help minimize the swelling. It is important that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who has extensive experience with buccal fat reduction surgery. I wish you the best! Dr. Gabbay.
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January 29, 2025
Answer: Buccal fat liposuction about 2 weeks ago. Its still swollen. = It could be normal #buccalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that is associated with minimal downtime, Cheek swelling is usually mild and last a couple of days in most patients. However, in about 10% of the patents the swelling is significant and could last days to weeks. This prolonged swelling without redness or increased temperature of the cheeks could be normal.
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January 29, 2025
Answer: Buccal fat liposuction about 2 weeks ago. Its still swollen. = It could be normal #buccalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is a plastic surgery procedure that is associated with minimal downtime, Cheek swelling is usually mild and last a couple of days in most patients. However, in about 10% of the patents the swelling is significant and could last days to weeks. This prolonged swelling without redness or increased temperature of the cheeks could be normal.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Buccal Fat Removal Yes, this can be typical. There will be some swelling present in the face after the surgery. The swelling is typically moderate and will slowly resolve over a few weeks.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Buccal Fat Removal Yes, this can be typical. There will be some swelling present in the face after the surgery. The swelling is typically moderate and will slowly resolve over a few weeks.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Swelling after facial lipo/buccal fat pad reduction Great question. Its not uncommon to see swelling fluctuate for a few weeks after having the procedure you described. Reason being that the buccal space is, by definition, a potential space where a lot of the lymphatic drainage of the face converges prior to going on to the neck. It's not uncommon in the healing process to see fluctuating swelling happen as the body heals. The best thing to do at this time is keep your head elevated and let gravity naturally help the lymphatic drainage make its way down. Another option is a lymphatic massage. Again you would have to clear that with your operating surgeon as some people do not want any manipulation in the post operative period. As far as the dimpling is concerned, dimples are formed by the natural attachment of the muscles associated with smiling and the corners of the mouth/skin. buccal fat pad reduction can help accentuate this as it may have been masking the natural attachments of your smiling muscles. Congratulations on your procedure! Now its just a matter of letting things heal. Best of luck!
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Swelling after facial lipo/buccal fat pad reduction Great question. Its not uncommon to see swelling fluctuate for a few weeks after having the procedure you described. Reason being that the buccal space is, by definition, a potential space where a lot of the lymphatic drainage of the face converges prior to going on to the neck. It's not uncommon in the healing process to see fluctuating swelling happen as the body heals. The best thing to do at this time is keep your head elevated and let gravity naturally help the lymphatic drainage make its way down. Another option is a lymphatic massage. Again you would have to clear that with your operating surgeon as some people do not want any manipulation in the post operative period. As far as the dimpling is concerned, dimples are formed by the natural attachment of the muscles associated with smiling and the corners of the mouth/skin. buccal fat pad reduction can help accentuate this as it may have been masking the natural attachments of your smiling muscles. Congratulations on your procedure! Now its just a matter of letting things heal. Best of luck!
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