I'm 24 hour post op buccalectomy. I'm not in any pain to my surprise, just very mild tenderness when touched and some mild swelling. I can eat, open my mouth, smile etc... I noticed my left cheek is slight bigger than my right. I'm currently on medrol and antibiotics to prevent infection and swelling.
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Answer: S it normal for one side of cheek to be slightly more swollen than the other post #buccalfatremoval = Possibly #chubbycheeks
People in their 30s start having sings of facial aging like descend of the mid face tissues, mild jowl formation, etc. If the patients have chubby faces, this findings could be more pronounced.
Applying kybella to the jowls is ideally not recommended since the nerve that controls the lower...
I am so sorry to hear of this problem. Without a photo, one really can't advise you. You should return to your surgeon to find out what happened before trying anything to treat it.
Dear Yramalev, thank you for your question.
It's generally advisable to reach your goal weight before considering buccal fat removal. Weight loss can affect facial fat distribution, and you may notice more changes in your face as you continue your journey. Although the volume of the buccal fat...
