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It is common to have swelling that may be quite firm or full after this procedure. That said, it's important to discuss the matter with your surgeon to ensure that there is nothing problematic happening. It is important that you seek the advice of a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who has extensive experience with buccal fat reduction surgery. I wish you the best! Dr. Gabbay.
Swelling is an expected finding after buccal fat removal. In some patients the swelling is more in one side of the face than int he other. Most of the swelling goes away in few days. However, in some patients swelling could last more than a week.Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal healing process should address those concerns with the surgeon that performed the operation, ideally during a follow up consultation.
Swelling is typical after buccal fat removal and can be asymmetrical. The swelling is typically moderate and will slowly resolve over a few weeks. If you have questions about after care, I suggest following up with your Doctor. I hope this helps.
Swelling after buccal fat removal could happen either in both cheeks or one cheek only. The duration of the swelling depends on the healing ability of the patient's body. Most of the patients heal fast but others heal slow. Patients with questions and concerns about their buccal fat removal...
Buccal fat removal requires making an incision inside the mouth close to the upper back teeth. Most surgeons close the incisions with dissolvable incisions. Other surgeons don't place sutures therefore leaving the "hole" (incision) open to heal by itself. Some times the dissolvable stitches come...
Very interesting question. In my practice, I have found that it is highly unusual to find only one buccal fat pad. Sometimes I find in men that the buccinator muscle is more developed, and it can take a little bit more time to find the buccal fat pad. That being said, I believe that your surg...