Is hardness after buccal fat removal normal?

May 8, 2019
Asked By:Nice2327 in Uk

I had a buccal fat removal 9 days ago. The swelling is slowly going away and the stitches are dissolving slowly, however I can feet hardness on the side of my lips where the buccal fat was removed. Is this normal? When will this go away?

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May 13, 2019

Answer: It Probably Is

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May 13, 2019

Answer: It Probably Is

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May 16, 2019

Answer: Is hardness after buccal fat removal normal? follow up

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May 16, 2019

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John Mesa, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2019

Answer: Buccal lipectomy firmness

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Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2019

Answer: Buccal lipectomy firmness

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May 9, 2019

Answer: Totally Normal!

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