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I've had buccal fat removed 1 day ago, is this amount of swelling normal? (Photo)

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Alicey0912Oct 7, 2015

Yesterday I decided to have that procedure as well as neck liposuction. My doctor did not inform me that the extent of swelling would be this severe. I was under the impression it would only be mild. Judging from the pictures I've provided, how long would it take for my face to go back to its normal size?

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