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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Medical laws in the US allow almost anybody with a doctor degree to perform surgery (that's why obstetricias are allow to place breast implants even though they haven't been trained on it).
Cosmetic surgery has its risk. Buccal fat removal although it seems to be am "easy surgery" is not. It...
Infection and blockage of the parotid gland in the affected side are two of the most common possibilities for sub acute post surgical swelling. Both have different treatments. You should consider contacting your surgeon immediately and ask her/him to evaluate you in consultation ASAP