My cheek was ripped open joker style the stitches have been removed. How long is the healing process for the inside of my mouth?

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I was a victim of domestic violence. My right cheek was ripped opened, it has been 30 days and both stitches inside/out have been removed. The inside of my cheek is very thick, hard, and not as flexible as the other and still very tender. Will this swelling/hardness go away? How long is the healing process? Please any info you have will give me hope. This guy took my smile away.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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Kimberly A. Henry, MD · Answer

So sorry to hear about what happened to you! The best thing to do for your incision is to let it heal...this means very little movement of your mouth. So, no kissing, oral sex, or large amounts of talking. The thickness/hardness will soften and go away, as will the tenderness and swelling. It just will take some time, around three to four months in the least. It takes a full year for an incision to heal completely. The less movement and less stretching, the better it will be for the resulting scar. Feel free to email or call me with any other concerns you may have!! Drkimberlyhenry.com!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sorry for this unfortunate episode in your life. At least a month is needed for intra oral healing.///

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