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

Patients with fullness of the lower anterior cheeks and  good prominent cheek bones that are interested in achieve a chiseled look are usually excellent candidates for buccal fat removal. The video bellow helps to understand who could be a candidate for buccal fat removal. 

Enlarged buccal fat removal causes fullness of the Lower anterior cheeks next to the corners of the mouth, but does not affect the jaw line nor the jowls.Jows are accumulation of both skin and fat at the jaw line close to the vertical line from the corner of the mouth. Most of the time this is...

Swelling is typical and can take several weeks to resolve. If you're concerned, I recommend following up with your surgeon. I hope this helps.