Its my fourth day of buccal fat removal. Very swollen. Any suggestions?

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The first day or the surgery i wasnt swollen at all. The second day my cheeks started to get bigger and at the third day a little bit more. Its my fourth day of buccal fat removal and the swelling on the right cheek its only getting worse. I feel it very hard when i touch it. Is it normal? i cant move alot this part and I am worried. How much will my cheeks take to have the normal size again?!! Thank you

John Mesa, MD · Answer

It is normal and common to have swelling after the buccal fat pad removal.In muy practice I tell my patients they will get swollen after buccal fat pad removal to the point that it seems surgery wasn't done or they look more chubby that before surgery. The swelling resolution could take from few days in fast healers to few weeks to slow healers. I recommend my patients to hear a compression bandage around the face for at least 5 days as well as sleep with the head of bed elevated to decrease swelling formation post surgery.Patients with questions and concerns about their healling process post buccal fat pad removal should ask for advice to their plastic surgeon.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Andrea, It is common to see swelling after buccal fat pad removal and this will start resolving in the coming days. See your surgeon if you have any concerns as he/she can walk you through the recovery phase and provide you some peace of mind. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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