I had Buccal Fat removal but after a day, my upper lip is deviated to the right when I move it. Will this return to normal?

April 19, 2018
Asked By:annahoj826 in New York, NY

Im already on my day 2 post op, my cheeks’ still swelling but My main concern is that my upper lip’s deviation to the right side of my face. I noticed this when I tried to applied lipstick on my lips. Im afraid that I have facial nerve damage.

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Answer: Will this return to normal? Buccal Fat Removal Recovery

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Answer: I had Buccal Fat removal but after a day, my upper lip is deviated to the right = follow up with your surgeon #buccalfatremoval

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January 29, 2025

Answer: I had Buccal Fat removal but after a day, my upper lip is deviated to the right = follow up with your surgeon #buccalfatremoval

John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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