Buccal fat removal: Opened up stitch on one cheek! Will I still heal properly? Very swollen compared to other side! (photo)

March 15, 2018
Asked By:mariaruvi in Mcallen, TX

I had buccal fat removal and chin lipo about 6 days ago.. my swelling has significantly gone down since I can now talk and enjoy food a bit better. One side of my cheek is really noticeably bigger and it's bugging me like crazy! The day I came home from surgery the doctor allowed me to replace my mouth gauzes if I felt the ones he placed got too damp and mushy. When I did this I feel as if I might have pulled the stitches. Today I checked with a mirror and it is in fact open! What do I do?!

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March 25, 2018

Answer: Buccal fat removal: Opened up stitch on one cheek! Will I still heal properly? = Very likely #bcucalfatremoval

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John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2018

Answer: Buccal fat removal: Opened up stitch on one cheek! Will I still heal properly? = Very likely #bcucalfatremoval

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John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 18, 2018

Answer: Open stitch after buccal fat excision? Contact your surgeon

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 18, 2018

Answer: Open stitch after buccal fat excision? Contact your surgeon

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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