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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February 20, 2025
Answer: I've had buccal fat removed 1 day ago, is this amount of swelling normal? = possibly #bcucalfatremoval
Buccal fat removal is associated with most of the time mild swelling that lasts for few days. In 10% of the patients, the swelling is severe to the point they look like chipmunks and lasts for several days up to more than a week. The resolution of the swelling depends on the patient's healing...
Chubby cheeks are genetically determined and usually run in the family. Chubby cheeks are usually resistant to decrease in size with diet and exercise. Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure what helps to reduce the size of the chubby cheeks, In patient candidates with good...
Chubby cheeks are commonly present in patients with normal weight. Chubby cheeks are usually resistant to decrease in size with diet or exercise. Patient with chubby cheeks that would like to have a more structure to their face could benefit from buccal fat removal.
Buccal fat removal is the ...
