Dear torihooks,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. In most cases, there should be no major swelling if you follow postoperative recommendations. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thank you for posting your interesting question. The recovery for liposuction of the jowls and cheeks is about 1 week. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with liposuction of the face and neck. Best wishes. Richard Wellington Swift, M.D., F.A.C.S.